Re: Win Modem
Posted by Tricob on .
Thanks for the update. :-) I had figured the problem was hardware-related, but I couldn't figure out what it might be. Anyway, enjoy your stable connection, and hope to hear from you soon. B-)
- Tricob.
"Glass Tiger for life! "
- Tricob.
"Glass Tiger for life! "
The service technician left a message 45 hours later saying that no problem could be found with the line and that I should call back if the issue persisted.
*drop*
It persisted. And it got worse: constant drops, immediate disconnects after dialing up, modem noises that resembled explosions.
And then there were the error messages...
For a few days I was in denial, thinking that others would start having phone problems and the telecom would have to fix it like they did before, showing up in two trucks packing huge spools of wire.
*drop*
At some point I snapped out of that wishful thinking and realized that any solution would to have to be my pwn. It occurred to me that the modem's PCI contacts might need a cleaning; otherwise I was fresh out of ideas.
*drop*
While opening the computer I noticed that it felt pretty warm, and after removing the side panel found that the power supply was hot. Really hot! Its fan was still running but not moving much air. With the PC open I dialed up and it connected instantly, downloaded like a champ, and all seemed well again.
After shutting down I took the PSU apart and cleaned the fan thoroughly, as well as the CPU fan which was also sorely in need, and gave them each a bit of oil.
And all was indeed well again.
I suppose that the dropping and errors were caused by heat from the power supply hitting the modem. If that is the case, then my Win Modem alerted me to a meltdown that was days, possibly hours away.
It might not be going too far to say that my Win Modem saved my computer.
Gotta go. There's downloads to be landed and I'm back to bringin' 'em in non-fail at ~ 4.8 screamin' KB/sec.
-Tarbolde
"For Great Justice!"
*drop*
It persisted. And it got worse: constant drops, immediate disconnects after dialing up, modem noises that resembled explosions.
And then there were the error messages...
For a few days I was in denial, thinking that others would start having phone problems and the telecom would have to fix it like they did before, showing up in two trucks packing huge spools of wire.
*drop*
At some point I snapped out of that wishful thinking and realized that any solution would to have to be my pwn. It occurred to me that the modem's PCI contacts might need a cleaning; otherwise I was fresh out of ideas.
*drop*
While opening the computer I noticed that it felt pretty warm, and after removing the side panel found that the power supply was hot. Really hot! Its fan was still running but not moving much air. With the PC open I dialed up and it connected instantly, downloaded like a champ, and all seemed well again.
After shutting down I took the PSU apart and cleaned the fan thoroughly, as well as the CPU fan which was also sorely in need, and gave them each a bit of oil.
And all was indeed well again.
I suppose that the dropping and errors were caused by heat from the power supply hitting the modem. If that is the case, then my Win Modem alerted me to a meltdown that was days, possibly hours away.
It might not be going too far to say that my Win Modem saved my computer.
Gotta go. There's downloads to be landed and I'm back to bringin' 'em in non-fail at ~ 4.8 screamin' KB/sec.
-Tarbolde
"For Great Justice!"