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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jul 17, 2012 11:37:29 GMT -5
...even if it makes no sense. It saved me from making a $1,000+ mistake.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 17, 2012 11:39:59 GMT -5
Is it like jiggling the handle on a toilet, which will often help the flapper drop shut, and the tank will fill?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2012 11:40:01 GMT -5
I try to jiggle the cord at least once a day. Keeps my stress levels down.
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Post by swamp on Jul 17, 2012 11:40:34 GMT -5
...even if it makes no sense. It saved me from making a $1,000+ mistake. virgil, you're straying outside the PG-13 boundaries.....
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2012 11:44:10 GMT -5
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Post by Jaguar on Jul 17, 2012 11:47:10 GMT -5
He's more than likely taking about USB Cables for his computer.
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jul 17, 2012 11:47:30 GMT -5
Is it like jiggling the handle on a toilet, which will often help the flapper drop shut, and the tank will fill? In defiance of all physical laws, it is possible for a perfectly stationary electronic device (in this case, a computer monitor) to suddenly die as a result of a loose power cable. In my case, not so much a "loose" power cable as a poorly-fitted one. the cable needs to be at a particular angle for a good connection to be made. This was not a cheap monitor. I've had it for five years now, so (by today's standards) it doesn't owe me anything. It would still cost $1,000 or more to replace it.
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Post by Jaguar on Jul 17, 2012 11:47:47 GMT -5
Which one was giving you grief Virgil ?
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 17, 2012 11:48:05 GMT -5
You mean, so he can get online and get some pictures which he will use later when jiggling the cord?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2012 11:48:11 GMT -5
Did you jiggle it good, Virg?
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Post by Cheesy FL-Vol on Jul 17, 2012 11:48:31 GMT -5
He's more than likely taking about USB Cables for his computer. You take all the fun outta innuendos!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2012 11:48:59 GMT -5
I had that happen too. Had to prop it up kinda with a matchbook.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Jul 17, 2012 11:50:16 GMT -5
Is "jiggle the cord" the same euphemism as "shaking the tree" for guys after they've finished using the urinal? (I think Virgil may have avoided a computer meltdown by wiggling some wires).
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Post by wyouser on Jul 17, 2012 11:50:39 GMT -5
ducttape and bubble gum...the universal "fixall" ;D
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jul 17, 2012 11:51:12 GMT -5
...even if it makes no sense. It saved me from making a $1,000+ mistake. virgil, you're straying outside the PG-13 boundaries..... Yes yes. But reach as you might, "cord" is by no means an accepted euphemism for EEers' favourite taboo subject.
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Post by Jaguar on Jul 17, 2012 11:52:22 GMT -5
Is it like jiggling the handle on a toilet, which will often help the flapper drop shut, and the tank will fill? In defiance of all physical laws, it is possible for a perfectly stationary electronic device (in this case, a computer monitor) to suddenly die as a result of a loose power cable. In my case, not so much a "loose" power cable as a poorly-fitted one. the cable needs to be at a particular angle for a good connection to be made. This was not a cheap monitor. I've had it for five years now, so (by today's standards) it doesn't owe me anything. It would still cost $1,000 or more to replace it. Virgil it would have been a mess. I'm using an older Monitor myself and sometime next year I might consider getting a new one. Right now though I don't want to spend $1000 on one. Check your cables peeps. I do.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2012 11:52:22 GMT -5
virgil, you're straying outside the PG-13 boundaries..... Yes yes. But reach as you might, "cord" is by no means an accepted euphemism for EEers' favourite taboo subject. it is now! ;D
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Post by Jaguar on Jul 17, 2012 11:53:18 GMT -5
See Virgil I understand you, sorry as that is.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2012 11:54:38 GMT -5
Did you jiggle hard or gently?
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 17, 2012 11:56:03 GMT -5
You've really got to make sure the end get jammed into the port.
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Post by Opti on Jul 17, 2012 11:56:01 GMT -5
Is it like jiggling the handle on a toilet, which will often help the flapper drop shut, and the tank will fill? In defiance of all physical laws, it is possible for a perfectly stationary electronic device (in this case, a computer monitor) to suddenly die as a result of a loose power cable. In my case, not so much a "loose" power cable as a poorly-fitted one. the cable needs to be at a particular angle for a good connection to be made. This was not a cheap monitor. I've had it for five years now, so (by today's standards) it doesn't owe me anything. It would still cost $1,000 or more to replace it. In defiance of all physical laws. Really? I pretty much expect when a connection is bad enough and the current dwindles to a certain level to have problems. Didn't you say you were an electrical engineer once? Next you will be telling me you are unaware of the issues degrading wire insulation and shorts can affect. Sadly this reminds me I need to call Verizon and get the speed on my DSL connection downgraded to 1M. More dropouts and noise at this higher speed which my infrastructure can't do well anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2012 11:57:29 GMT -5
You've really got to make sure the end get jammed into the port. Jam is such a harsh word.
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Post by Cheesy FL-Vol on Jul 17, 2012 12:07:28 GMT -5
You've really got to make sure the end get jammed into the port. Jam is such a harsh word. Agreed!
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jul 17, 2012 12:13:53 GMT -5
Well, not the end of the world. But $1,000 is $1,000. I'd rather not flush it down the toilet unless I absolutely have to. I'm being facetious, Optimist. If the power drop out truly was "in defiance of all physical laws", it would necessary have to be an act of the supernatural. And although I believe in miracles, and (to a small extent) the paranormal, I somehow doubt a finicky cable qualifies. That said, this is one of very few times that I've had a electronic failure occur quietly and "for no reason". Failures typically occur on power up and power down. And loose cords, by and by, tend to cause problems when the appliance is moved or adjusted, or the cord is bumped, etc. None of these were the case this time.
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Post by Opti on Jul 17, 2012 12:19:26 GMT -5
There is this pesky thing called gravity. Sometimes things including power cords "settle" as time marches forward. Glad to hear you were being facetious. There are these amazing things called emoticons that you can use that are hosted on your server that can convey the difference between a literal statement and say . <Optimist cancels Def Con 1 Virgil alert.>
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jul 17, 2012 12:43:19 GMT -5
I like to keep you on your toes.
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Post by TD2K on Jul 17, 2012 14:22:30 GMT -5
He's more than likely taking about USB Cables for his computer. That's what he wants to pretend he was alluding to when Moon takes him to the woodshed Just a second!!!!
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Post by gambler on Jul 17, 2012 14:26:28 GMT -5
you can try spreading (prongs) the a little and then work it(the cord) on with a gentle rocking motion
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Post by imawino on Jul 17, 2012 14:27:57 GMT -5
You've really got to make sure the end get jammed into the port. Jam is such a harsh word. Does stuffed work better for you?
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