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Date   : Sun, 04 Oct 1998 18:34:52 +0100
From   : Crispin Boylan <viewtronix@...>
Subject: Re: HELP ME fix my BBC model B

Hi

>I know this is probably in the wrong mailing list - but I have a problem
>with my BBC.  It's just decided to stop recognizing  the keyboard.
>
No, this is the only BBC Mailing list!

>The only key on the keyboard it seems to recognize is BREAK.  The
>computer itself has not frozen up because the cursor flashes .  The
>computer boots up with the normal 2 tone beep.  I have removed the
>keyboard and checked for stuck keys with the multimeter! I have removed
>problem ROMs and still no luck ! 
>
>If anyone has had a similar problem - can you mail me and tell me how
>you fixed it - The compter power supply knocks out 4.96 volts - I cant
>put it up any higher .  But I don't think the power supply is the
>problem - Its definitely a component or chip somewhere - but I would
>like to fix it somehow - 
>
Can you try it with a different keyboard?

>The fault occured whilst in the middle of writing a document in VIEW -
>so something has definitely gone down somewhere! - If there is another
>mailing list that deals with BBC problems, can you forward this letter
>there - or mail me and tell me where to send it -
>
No, no, this is the premier mailing list :)
You havent actually subscribed, try doing a mail to majordomo@...
witht the line 'subscribe bbc-micro' in the BODY and no SUBJECT.


CHeers.
Cris.

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