Re: loose\wobbly interface cards, how 2 fix?

[Cyrus Roton <croton@ridgecrest.ca.us>]

On 27 Jun 1995, SUPRDAVE wrote:

> i've noticed in my //e's. and in the ][+ models as well, is that the
> interface cards are wobbly and will move side to side especially if there
> are cables connected to them obviously because of the lack of a mounting
> bracket like ibm type adaptor cards have. does anyone have a fix or
> comment on this? i would assume the connectors could get so loose that
> electrical contact could become compromised. anyone have an idea on what
> to do about this?
> 
It usually is not a problem. But, if it does seem to be a problem, you 
can lay a strip of sponge across the top of the cards, so that when the 
top of the case is installed the sponge will compress and secure the tops 
of the cards. Whether this could result in an electrostatic problem, I am 
not sure. Of course, you could construct some kind of spacer strip to 
place along the top of the cards. Again, watch out for static (and shorts).

Cy Roton