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Subject: Ethernet plug problem
Posted by: jedman
- Dude [315192219] Sun, Aug 09, 2009, 10:37
I have an iBook G4. The ethernet cable now will not lock into the
ethernet port. It will work ok, but I have to keep plugging it back
in as it works it way out. I went to Best Buy and they told me I
would have to replace the whole board that contains the ethernet
plug and that it would be $300-$600. No way I am going to pay
that. Is there any other solution? |
| 1 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 09, 2009, 12:02
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Get a wireless router.
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| 2 | WiddleAvi
Sustainer
ID: 361032112
Sun, Aug 09, 2009, 15:35
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Is it the cable ? There is a little piece that snaps into place when the cable is plugged in. It might just need a new cable.
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| 3 | jedman
Dude
ID: 315192219
Sun, Aug 09, 2009, 16:23
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I have a wireless router, but it is upstairs and I have not been
able to figure out how to boost the signal enough. Sometimes it
works, sometimes I have no signal. I bought a box from
slingbox that works through the electrical outlets and I have
good strength with that. Any thoughts on how to extend the
strength? I had a thing called a Hawking extender, but it didn't
seem to work consistently.
It is not the plug because my son plugged it into his laptop and
it secured just fine.
Thanks for the thoughts.
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| 4 | Frick
ID: 4945458
Sun, Aug 09, 2009, 17:15
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Does the laptop stay in one place mostly? Or do you move it around? If it stays in one spot you could try to put something, like a book, on the cord to keep it from backing out.
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