Re: Apple II video problem

[tomk@pro-sol.cts.com (Tom Kelly)]

In <5vDAqGy.rogtha@delphi.com> rogtha@delphi.com writes:

>I have an original Apple II. Every five minutes the video goes bye-bye.
>It either disappears or screws up. I lift the front of the unit and drop it
>an inch or so, and the video returns, but the keyboard doesn't work, so I
>push RESET and everything's fine for five more minutes.
>Any ideas?


Try reseating the chips in the sockets.
1) Turn OFF computer
2) Lift top cover
3) Touch power supply case (computer should still be pluged into wall)
4) Gently press on each chip (you'll hear a slight snap as you press)
   DO NOT PRESS SO HARD AS TO CRACK THE MOTHERBOARD

Heating and cooling causes the chips to "walk" out of their sockets.

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