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From: CC65SRAD@MIAMIU.BITNET
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: Re: Dying 1000
Message-ID: <90254.181659CC65SRAD@MIAMIU.BITNET>
Date: 11 Sep 90 23:16:59 GMT
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Organization: Miami University - Academic Computer Service
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The CON device is the console.  The console is basically the keyboard and
monitor.  the error you have may be similar to the Keyboard Error on AT
class machines.  The Tandy 1000 has a chip in the keyboard and a chip in
the CPU that talk to each other to determine what keys you press.  While
the one in the keyboard is pretty tough, the one in the computer is quite
static-sensitive.  While working for Tandy, I saw several systems that had
to have this chip replaced doue to static shocks proceeding through the
key contacts into the CPU.  The only way to fix it is to send it to Tandy
Consumer Service. Expect about a 5 day turnaround time if they have the
parts there. If not, add another 3 for parts. Either way, if the problem is
in the hardware, you will need to have it serviced.  Last I saw, the labor
rate on a 25-1000 was $65.
-Chris