[Duo2400] Re: Glod survey

[Tom and Lisa P]

>I thought I'd expand the survey. For those who have had it happen, 
>do you have any theories on why (excess sleep, plugging/unplugging 
>the power supply while on, etc.) it happened? Has anyone had it 
>happen after DT&T replaced the IO Board? Obviously those new to the 
>2400 wouldn't really know.
>
>GLOD - Green Light of Death, a not always terminal disease that can 
>require the replacement of the IO Power board, not necessarily the 
>entire motherboard. The 2400 site has some resuscitation techniques.
>
>~ Larry, Darn Good Design
>
>PS, Mine is still chugging along nicely and giving me two or so 
>hours from the battery while playing games at Starbucks this morning.
>

My guess is a weak link in the power board.  Probably a capacitor 
that is slightly under spec that DT&T replaces with a more robust 
version.

Thats just a near-random guess though.

Mad Dog