Article-I.D.: ecsvax.2854
Posted: Thu Apr  2 11:41:18 1987
Date-Received: Sat, 4-Apr-87 15:43:54 EST
Organization: UNC Educational Computing Service
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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.  Is 
there supposed to be some sort of null connector in there 
when a speech synthesizer isn't hooked up.  Could this
account for the problem?

I'll appreciate any suggestions.

Article-I.D.: vaxwalle.752
Posted: Fri Apr  3 17:06:37 1987
Date-Received: Sun, 5-Apr-87 07:42:39 EST
References: <2854@ecsvax.UUCP>
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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