On Fri, 29 Aug 2003 13:00:12 -0500, Scott Schrader
wrote:

that was semi-official repair policy for apple II computers in the
minnesota education system... turn it off, lift it up a foot or two, and
flat-foot slam it back on the table. oxidation and heat popping on the
tin-socketed chips, you understand, and the machine was well enough
built so you could get away with it.

But the skill is in where and how hard to hit it ;-)

Worked with a piece of production equipment I dealt with, with a relay
which stuck occasionally, no matter how many times it was replaced
(Note: never buy serial # 0001 of anything).

It was far simpler to kick it in just the right spot.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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