Stuart,
The IC responsible is the O'Hare IC but I wasn't able to cross this to an
actual device on the Logic board. My suggestion would mirror Mad Dogs, and add
cleaning the connector with contact cleaner not an etching solution.
Roger
Tom and Lisa P wrote:
> >I've isolated the serial port on the motherboard but I don't know how to fix
> >it. I can't see any visible problem. What should look broken? I have a
> >magnifying lens, but there is no clear fault. Should I spray with contact
> >etching solution, reassemble and try again, or is there a better idea?
> >
> > = Stuart =
> >
> >Stuart E. Strand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Use a solder iron to remelt the solder on the serial ports pins. If
> that doesnt work, look for something that got into the port socket
> itself; maybe some metal filings ?
>
> If none of those work, maybe the IC responsible for the serial port
> is hosed. Anyknow know which IC does the serial port ?
>
> Mad Dog
>
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