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From: tom@vaxwaller.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ti
Subject: Re: TI 99/4A Screen Death
Message-ID: <752@vaxwaller.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 3-Apr-87 17:06:37 EST
Article-I.D.: vaxwalle.752
Posted: Fri Apr  3 17:06:37 1987
Date-Received: Sun, 5-Apr-87 07:42:39 EST
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Organization: Varian, Walnut Creek CA
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Summary: exchange your 99/4A for $36.50

> 
> I purchased an inexpensive TI 99/4a only to plug it in and find
> that it doesn't work.  The t.v. screen does clear (to a sort of
> murky white), but nothing happens.  (a) I've checked the power
> supply and it's voltage output is o.k. (b) I've tried two dif-
> ferent RF connectors, and neither change the situation.  (c) I
> have pulled the back off and cleaned the cartridge port with an
> eraser.  
> 
> I note that the speech synthesizer port is a gaping hole.   
> 
	You don't need to plug the speech port. It is just an edge
	connector. Pull down the plastic slide for dust.

	    It looks like you have a serious problem. Unless you have
	a lot of time and proper equipment I suggest that you call
	800-TI CARES and they will tell you how to trade your unit
	in for a reconditioned one with 6mos guarantee for 36.50 .
	    I beleive it is worth it for I have spent many hours
	trying to fix mine for a system crash problem w/out success.

				Good luck,   tom


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tom cao     (415) 945 2157                
Varian Instruments 2700 Mitchell Dr.  Walnut Creek, Ca. 94598
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