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Subject: Re: Vivante SE Flicker, boot problems

Author:
Norman Aragones

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Date Posted: 14:05:45 05/18/00 Thu
In reply to: David G. 's message, "Re: Vivante SE Flicker, boot problems" on 12:01:37 05/18/00 Thu

Hi All!

As it turns out, replacing the RAM solved my instant reboot problem. I had 64mb sodimm which, on a hunch, I decided to swap out for two new 64mb pieces. Presto! My Vivante SE is the solid workhorse I've come to know and love. I'm keeping the Win95 that came with it fo now, but if I decide to trade up to Win2k or something else, I'll probably switch to 256mb RAM.

The screen flickers every now and then, but jiggling the contrast knob on the right side of the screen or squeezing that area pretty much handles it.

As for the adapter, I still need to twist the connector to get it going, but it generally stays that way once I've got it.

Would fixing the solder joint handle the 'loose connector' problem?

> Wow! Almost exactly the same problem.
> I have a Vivante SE. Have had it with great luck for
> nearly two years. Also a 233.
> I have the same bad connection with the AC power
> supply. Have to jiggle it to keep it off the battery.
> All of a sudden the system crashes constantly. I have
> had no problems after nearly 6 mos. with the bad
> connection. Sometimes everything locks up. Sometimes
> just suddenly reboots. The Mouse from USB port will
> automatically crash the system.
> I was told the problem is probably a bad motherboard
> and it ain't worth fixin.
> Are you guys saying this is most likely that bad AC
> connector? How do you fix that? Any help would be
> appreciated. I was told two yrs. is about it for a
> laptop and just forget it. Ideas most appreciated!
>
> David G.

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: Vivante SE Flicker, boot problems	Andy	09:44:27 05/19/00 Fri
Re: Vivante SE Flicker, boot problems -- Norman Aragones, 16:13:02 05/19/00 Fri loose connector -- Dennis van Leeuwen, 14:13:43 05/26/00 Fri