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From: gnome@oliven.olivetti.com (Gary)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp,sci.electronics
Subject: HP 16500A Logic Anal. Feature (ACK!)
Keywords: short panel ouch!
Message-ID: <13193@oliveb.olivetti.com>
Date: 19 Jan 88 03:37:34 GMT
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I just found that our two HP Logic Analysis Systems
have a hidden feature.  If, for instance, you have
spent the whole day entering a complex configuration
and you happen to lean on the top of the analyzer's
cabinet, it assumes you've been working too long and
power-fails -- losing all of your work!

Actually, an in-depth investigation revealed that
the uninsulated metal cover bends about 3mm and shorts-out
against the screws that protrude up through the power supply
cover.  A length of electrical tape solves the problem.

So, before you invest a lot of time on your test set-up,
try the squeeze test on your machine!

Gary

PS- They use TORX bolts on the enclosure, just to be annoying.