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Got G5 today, identified one issue with it so far....
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Colorado Springs
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Just got my new PowerMac G5 today. Found an issue:
The machine works, but the Ethernet connection is sloppy loose (It DOES work, since I'm typing this from the machine right now).
If I wiggle the cat5 cable a bit, I lose the connection. This tells me the e-net controller on board is fine, just the port is jacked up.
I have tried several different cables.
Is this worth sending it back (will probably be without the machine for 2 months)?
Hmm..... I ordered this from PowerMax, and would be willing to accept a shoddy port (minor problem, from my perspective), but I do need ethernet, a free PCI Gigabit ethernet card would placate me.
Argh, what should I do???
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Mac Elite
Join Date: May 2001
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Do you mean that the cable plug is loose in the port, or that the port moves independently of the motherboard?
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Call AAPL support and see what their diagnosis is, and stress that you need quick turnaround if you have to send it in.
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Definitely call Apple. There should be an authorized service provider somewhere on your continent who can replace a $.50 part.  I don't think Trans-Atlantic shipping for the whole machine will be necessary.
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Mac Elite
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Originally posted by Krypton:
Do you mean that the cable plug is loose in the port, or that the port moves independently of the motherboard?
The male plug is loose in the female socket. Not a very tight fit at all.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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I'm inclined to think it's the cable. might try a different one.
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Originally posted by jcadam:
I have tried several different cables.
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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Originally posted by jcadam:
The male plug is loose in the female socket. Not a very tight fit at all.
Try downloading some porn, it will make your male plug bigger and fit better.
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Originally posted by CincyGamer:
Try downloading some porn, it will make your male plug bigger and fit better.
Will do, but where do I find 64-bit pr0n for my new G5????
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Alas, that effect will be temporary. Then you're back to the loose plug.
Originally posted by CincyGamer:
Try downloading some porn, it will make your male plug bigger and fit better.
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