From: Randal Whittle (whittle_at_chaph.usc.edu)
Date: Thu Jan 26 1995 - 21:36:32 EST
> > I just got a new Practicial Peripheals PCMCIA modem and every
> > time I plug in the phone cord (it has an X-jack type thingy) I get the
> > nastiest, loud buzzing on the line (when I pickup an extension) which
> > disappears again the minute I remove the phone cord from the XJack.
>
> Others on comp.laptops have had this problem and had it rectified by
> replacing the modem. Seen it posted at least 3 times. Send it back and
> get another, it's the modem.
Maybe its a poor grounding connection?
I noticed that the buzzing occurs the moment that the edges of
the modem make contact with the sides/edges of the PCMCIA "bay", not
just when plugged in. The minute it clears the bay and is no longer
touching anything--no buzzing. (I'm monitoring this with an extension
phone, by the way).
Any other suggestions? What worries me is that I bought this
thing from a private party--who may simply ignore me. I sent him a note,
but he has not yet responded. I'm not against getting a replacement, but
I want to make sure I *can* get a replacement. As someone pointed
out, PPI filed Chapter 11--they may simply say, "We don't have to honor
any warranty!".
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