Dec-Talk problem

[Bryan Smart <bsmart@pobox.com>]

Didn't know exactly where to ask about this.  Most everyone on this list
uses Dec-Talks, so thought someone would have a suggestion.

The serial cable connector on my DT has some kind of a short.  It has
steadily become worse over the last couple of months.  As the unit is out
of warranty, I had a techy at a local repair place take a look (they're DEC
certified).  Anyway, the guy couldn't find any broken traces, loose
wires/connections, or anything like that.  The problem is still there,
however.  I had a replacement cable made up, but no luck with that, either.

Is this a common problem?  Any suggestions? 

I'm sure Digital would fix it, but I'm just not sure that I'm ready to pay
that much :].  I have no idea how much they'll charge, but don't expect it
to be affordable.

Bryan

BTW: The techy didn't seem to think too much of the DT Express's design.  I
already knew things like how the cut-outs on the carry pouch don't quite
line up with the connectors on the DT, but he thought that many of the
mounting brackets inside the housing, the way the components are attached
to the internal circuit board, and other construction concerns were rather
lacking for a nearly $1,000 piece of equipment.

--
Bryan Smart
Email: bsmart@pobox.com

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