[Cube] Toasted Modem

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You could probably try a cheap USB modem, maybe $20. I use one on my
powerbook.



On Fri, 29 May 2009 07:03 -0400, "Don Zahniser"
<dzahniser at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
> Hi, All -
> 
> Tried to send this yesterday, but it didn't seem to go through...
> 
> This afternoon we had a thunderstorm roll through.  I normally keep  
> my modem on my Cube detached from the phone line, but I forgot that I  
> had had to send a fax a few days ago.  There was a lightning strike  
> nearby; we got a surge through the phone line, and probably the power  
> line as well.  I heard a 'bzzt' from the neighborhood of the Cube,  
> and thought I saw a flash.  After the storm passed by, I checked out  
> the Cube, and everything works except the modem.  I pulled the modem  
> out and took off the plastic sheath, and - lo and behold! - there is  
> carbon at the point where the phone line connector wires are  
> connected to the circuit board, and on the opposite side, between the  
> connector and what appears to be a grounding tab.
> 
> Obviously, I need a new modem if I am to continue to use the dial-up  
> and fax capabilities of my Cube.  So:
> 
> 1) Anyone know if the internal modem from a Yikes or Sawtooth G4 will  
> work in a Cube, or
> 
> 2) Does anyone know where I can get a replacement inexpensively?  I'm  
> out of work right now, and have to do everything 'on the cheap', or  
> not at all...
> 
> Thanks in advance for any assistance!
> 
>   - Don
> 
> 
> -- 
> Don Zahniser
> 
> 
> 
> 
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