it looks liek trevor is right. I examined the cable better and it's actually
scorched on the jack. it looks liek the little click arm might not be up to
snuff any more.
off to buy a new one...
thanks y'all.
scott
> >
> > got the new computer. stupid question:
> > the rj45 jack does not "click" into place in the computer's 10/100/1000
> > port. it's working (I'm surfing), but the cable isn't secured. that
> > makes me think it's the wrong kind of cable. are there different kinds or
> > jacks or do different cards require them? fwiw, it's the same cable I
> > used on the last machine, the only difference I can think of is that the
> > new card is 10/100/1000 (gigabit ethernet?) vs. the old one's 10/100.
> > any idea?
> > and thanks for all the advice over the past few weeks.
>
> They all use the same jack.
>
> Examine the cable. See if the little click arm is damaged, make sure it
> still has some spring tension.
>
> Also, examine the jack. The most common failure is that somebody trips
> over the corner and pulls it out, breaking the little plastic "hook"
> that grabs the spring arm. If you compare it to a working one you'll
> immediately see the little piece of plastic that goes across the little
> slot.
>
> If the little snap is broken you can still use the thing but it's a pain
> because you have to tape it up solidly or it'll just keep working it's
> way out.
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