[ltp] Re: Parts!

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For what its worth...

Had this problem with my 760 also.  Turned out to be a tiny stress crack in the
plug where it tapers to fit into the machine.  It had allowed enough movement
for enough time that one of the wires inside had frayed.  Ended up just buying a
new one off EBay.  I think I have the old one though if anyone needs parts.

J Paul
> On Thu, Dec 05, 2002 at 02:48:59 +0000, Richard Neill wrote:
> > Dear Tod,
> > 
> > Just wondering - do you have either a spare battery, or part of the PSU?
> > The 760 has a PSU whose plug/socket arrangment has 4 connectors. I'm not 
> > sure which (the plug or the socket) is faulty on my old 760, but moving 
> > it even slightly causes the power to fail  - and the battery is so 
> > wrecked that the machine instantly powers off. So, I'm looking for any of:
> 
> Same problem here with my 765. Maybe I will screw it off this week and
> take a look into the machine.
> 
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