From: Mick Ring (lists_at_rynosoft.com)
Date: Thu Sep 26 2002 - 07:11:13 PDT
on 9/25/02 21:44, Laurent Daudelin at laurent.daudelin_at_verizon.net wrote:
> I'm not sure it would help, but you could run a thin business card around
> the edge of the screen, underneath the case. It seems that sometimes, some
> small debris underneath the case can apply enough pressure on the screen to
> make it behave erratically.
I've done this several times to no avail.
> There were also reports that a corrupted entry
> in the system soup could cause the problem.
How would I check this? How would I get rid of it?
> Finally, what is probably the
> most plausible explanation, and that would be more possible since you
> mention the problem did occur after installing the SER001 is that, somehow,
> the contacts between the sensitive touchscreen and the motherboard are dirty
> or, since they're not soldered on the motherboard, there isn't enough or
> constant pressure to maintain the contact.
This is interesting! Does that mean that I didn't screw something in tight
enough?
-Mick
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