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From: lphillips@lpami.wimsey.bc.ca (Larry Phillips)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Disabled parallel port.
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Date: 20 Sep 89 20:59:50 GMT
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In <4450@udccvax1.acs.udel.EDU>, 26007@sun.acs.udel.edu (Karl E Aldinger) writes:
>Problem in my A500 parallel port, as a result of plugging a cable in, while
>both it and my DeskJet were on.

Which cable?

>  Is it likely that I fried a specific chip (CIS ?)

Yes, but as to which one, it depends on the ccable you plugged in. If it was
the DeskJet cable, you probably did fry a CIA (I gather that's what you meant).
Likewise, if it was the serial cable, it will probbaly be a CIA. If the canble
atached to the mouse/joystick ports, it's most likely the Paula chip.

> and if so, can I perform swaps with a friends A2000, until the chip is found.

Better, if you suspect a CIA, you can swap the two in your 500. If the problem
symptoms change, you will know it's a CIA chip.

>  Also, once I find the culpret, can I order a chip directly
>from CBM and expect it in a reasonable time? (a few weeks)  Thank You Much.

No idea... you might try a local dealer/service centre first.

-larry

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