rspine@pica.army.mil (Bob Spine) (03/30/89)
***** WARNING SEMI-COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ***** To NY/NJ/PA Netlanders, (All others can ignore) I had a recent need to seek some professional assistance in getting my beloved 1000 repaired after my son zapped Port #2 with a static electric charge. Netlanders were most helpful in diagnosing the exact chip to be replaced (74LS157) but the replacement of this chip was significantly beyond my prior soldering experience, so I was forced to seek out professional help. A good friend (and fellow Amiga user) recommended "The Computer Doctor" in Stroudsburg, PA 717-992-3800 and I would like to pass these folks on to all those in the area who may need work done on their Amiga or other computer equipment. The co-owners, George Wakefield and Pat Fallon, are Amiga users and have a real interest in serving the customer (a rare trait today). I requested that they let me know when they could service my machine so that I did not lose a week or more waiting for them to look at it, and they called me within a week for me to bring it in. They had the machine back to me in a total of 3 working days. During that time they replaced the blown chip (and socketed the new one for ease of replacement in the future), checked drive alignment, and cleaned the inside of the monitor. Total repair bill, $54.06. This is in comparison to a $50.00 bench fee charged by two different "Authorized Service Centers" that I checked with. Hopefully, none of you will require professional repair services, but if you do I personally recommend "The Computer Doctor". DISCLAIMER: Other than being a satisfied customer, I have no legal, moral, ethical, financial or other connection to "The Computer Doctor" that you care to name! ============================================================================ | Robert J. Spine | | Engineering Psychologist Human Factors Engineering | | US Army Human Engineering Lab Consultant to the "Stars" | | Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 | | 201-724-5618 <rspine@pica.army.mil> | =============================================================================