on 25/10/00 19:50, Tom P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> Hi folks.
>> ell.
>>
>> So, I brought back the little puppy and started working on it. The thing
>> I initially planned was to simply swap the screens between my dead 280c
>> and this new 2300c. But, after seeing how much larger the 2300 screen
>> was, I decided to try to save it. So, my first idea was to swap the
>> display cables. Unfortunately, as I found out, the cable, even though
>> they almost fit and seem very similar, they're not the same. After
>> powering up the 2300c, I quickly detected some smoke from the cable and
>> saw a few wires in it starting to burn. No need to mention that I
>> quickly unplugged the computer.
>
> Well, that is something good to know as I was thinking of trying the same.
>
> [tale of woe snipped]
>
>>
>> And so, I'm there, sitting, waiting for a new 2300c screen display cable
>> to arrive tomorrow, poundering about what I should do. I guess I'm kinda
>> looking for some encouragements from this list. I did invest so far
>> close to $500, and I haven't yet a working computer. But, in the end, if
>> I can get that 2300 working, I think I'll be happy.
>
> Hey, dont let it get you down ! You tried, and just for that I award you a:
>
> Honorary Mad Scientist Diploma !
>
>> If you have any suggestion, beside some sarcasms, let me know. If you
>> have any encouragements, they're also welcome. I won't leave this list,
>> so I will have soon a working Duo!
>>
>> -Laurent.
>
> Just keep trying. However, if you are about to try something risky I
> would ask here first.
Tom,
Thanks for the positive comments and the award! Yep, I'll try to do better
next time and will start by asking...
-Laurent.
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