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Repairing 7000-series plug-in sockets (view source)
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[[File:Extender_3.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Defective connector in a [[067-0589-00]] extender - connector covers are removed, one contact finger is bent (click to enlarge)]] | |||
A common problem with 7000-series scopes, especially the early models, are the '''sockets in the mainframe that accept the plug-ins'''. | A common problem with 7000-series scopes, especially the early models, are the '''sockets in the mainframe that accept the plug-ins'''. | ||
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This piece of plastic tends to become brittle and crack, causing loss of pressure on the connector fingers and resulting in bad electrical connections. | This piece of plastic tends to become brittle and crack, causing loss of pressure on the connector fingers and resulting in bad electrical connections. | ||
The symptoms are erratic failures that sometimes come and go when the plug-in is pushed or pulled slightly. | The symptoms are erratic failures that sometimes come and go when the plug-in is pushed or pulled slightly. | ||
Repair strategies include adding mechanical support to the covers, or transplanting modern connectors. | Repair strategies include adding mechanical support to the covers, or transplanting modern connectors. | ||