A minor miracle

[atrax27407]

Computers in general(and the venerable TI99 in particular), can be a bit "cranky" when they are disturbed. I feared for the worst when I had to re-constitute my system after having our carpeting replaced throughout the house. The computer system (console, P-Box, modem, external disk drive, and printer) had occupied the same footprint on the same desk for 7+ years before be disassembled, stored briefly and then re-assembled on the same desk in a different location. After getting everything reconnected and plugged in, I held my breath when I hit the master switch and turned on the console. I expected, at best, some loud and obnoxious sound and a blue screen or other malfunction. To my surprise, it booted flawlessly and everything appears to be working as if nothing at all happened. That has to be a minor miracle, at least!  

[+OLD CS1]

She be a rugged gal.

[+arcadeshopper]

Yes this is my experience as well, had to move my system 2x this last year, and both times it works great.. The genmod geneve, a different story..  

 

 

[Ed in SoDak]

I imagine plenty of consoles were dragged in front of the TV by charged-up fingers only to suffer further insult from blocked air-inlets by the carpet or rug.

 

I've not seen any static electricity issues but I'm sure you could touch the wrong thing and test that theory! I blew out a Mac SE motherboard that way. $ouch$

 

Biggest problem for me is dirty cart and sideport connections.

Edited May 1, 2022 by Ed in SoDak

[+Schmitzi]

 

OMG my big move is almost 5 years ago... and it all still works at the new place ?️‍♂️

 

Maybe anybody remembers my "trap"

 

 

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        I think that I know just what you mean, good plan!