I wrote:
>> >>> Could I have messed up the connection to the speaker? With the old
>>modem it
>> >>> used to 'click' at initialization. Or is it possible that the
>>speaker just
>> >>> quit working? Is there a way to test the speaker?
Then folks replied:
>> >> The power to the speaker is provided by way of the video cable.
>>Perhaps it
>> >> became slightly dislodged when you installed the modem. I kind of
>>doubt it
>> >> though because that seems too simple, but you never know.
>> >
>> > I believe the speaker signal (and power) actually comes through a
>> > separate two-conductor cable that plugs in just above the video cable
>> > connector (threaded underneath the cable itself). It is pretty easy
>> > to knock it loose, damage it, or just forget to plug it in when
>> > you're reassembling a Duo. That's probably what's happened here. One
>> > only need remove the keyboard to check and see if it's still in place.
>>
>> You must be thinking of the microphone connection but maybe someone could
>> confirm this. I don't have a Duo or a service manual in front of me to
>> double check at the moment.
>>
>I did disassemble my Duos 280c and 2300c a few times and I never noticed
>any cable going from the logic to the screen, except the video cable.
That's kind of my recollection at this point, that just the video cable
goes up through the hinge. But a loose connection to the speaker inside the
screen seems most likely. I guess I'll have to go dig up the .PDFs and
have a look at what gives...
Thanks for the advice, everyone!
Bob Laughton
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