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Subject: Re: Collector's Corner...Can faulty reed switches be repaired?

Author: Dick Schneiders

Date: 08:02:39 06/19/05

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On June 18, 2005 at 23:27:46, Rex wrote:

>On June 18, 2005 at 19:19:00, Dick Schneiders wrote:
>
>>I just received the Conchess Ambassador, and like I was warned, it has at least
>>one bad square.  It is B1, and I am unable to get the computer into a game since
>>it doesn't recognize the knight on that square as being there.
>>
>>Do I have any options as far as repairing what I assume to be a bad reed switch?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Dick Schneiders
>
>
>Try using contact cleaner first.  Open unit and spray and let dry.  Give that a
>try.  If no luck then simply remove reed switch with soldering iron, assuming
>the wires are soldered and not screwed on.  Once removed look for any manufactor
>name or numbers.  Here are two great places to order parts from.
>
>www.mouser.com
>www.digikey.com
>
>If parts are not listed on site they will order them.. I use both daily with my
>work.
>
>Enjoy and gl


Thanks Rex,

It does sound fairly simple.  I appreciate your help.

Dick Schneiders



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