action room computer loose cables

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James
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action room computer loose cables

Post by James » Thu May 08, 2008 3:22 pm

2nd computer from left had
ATP4.00
errors.

i reseated the cables and it seems to work
this is a consistent problem
what can we do about it?

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Post by graeme » Thu May 08, 2008 7:48 pm

System builders use a blob of glue from a hot glue gun to hold cable connectors in place.
Do we have a hot glue gun?

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Post by James » Fri May 09, 2008 10:03 am

so what do they then do if they actually want to remove the cables? can you melt it off or something?

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Post by Martin » Fri May 09, 2008 10:54 am

Electrical tape is your friend.

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Post by graeme » Fri May 09, 2008 12:18 pm

When dry the glue is like silicon sealant and can be peeled off.
I see there are sata cables with clamps which is another option.

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Post by James » Fri May 09, 2008 5:35 pm

glue gun sounds good. lets do it.

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Post by martinmckenna » Fri May 09, 2008 5:39 pm

there is a glue gun in the craft room

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