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

[bazyar@hypermall.com (Jawaid Bazyar)]

SUPRDAVE (suprdave@aol.com) 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?


  Yes, this is a serious problem in the design of the Apple II's enclosure-
this is one reason it's not wise to run a II on its side.

  I suspect you could have some mounting brackets fabricated that
would lock cards in place.

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