• bobsz
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Topic: Chumby disaster

A plumber knocked over my Chumby 1 today. It fell on carpeting, from about 3 ft, but was bad enough that my battery popped out. It ran for a minute, but then lost the ability to find any wi-fi networks. Tried a factory reset, but no difference. Tried zurk USB, no difference. I'm assuming it's physical damage to the innards. If I opened it up to look inside, would there be anything in particular to look for- a loose connection, etc? Or, do you think I just have to get a USB-ethernet adapter and try that. Any thoughts would be *greatly* appreciated. Thanks.

2 Reply by bobsz (edited by bobsz 2012-10-25 07:50:49)

  • bobsz
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Re: Chumby disaster

PS- I know how to open the C1, but my hardware repair skills are near zilch. Opened it up, no obvious cracks or anything. Have to go out now for a few hours. Will check back later.

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Re: Chumby disaster

If it's having trouble with wifi, see if the network card came loose.

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Re: Chumby disaster

You might find this of some use:

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/chumby+o … own/1614/1

It is a good sign that it powers up. I would follow Duane's advice and check the network card. I don't remember what the antenna looks like. Perhaps it was pulled loose?

Tar, feathers, congress. Some assembly required.

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  • bobsz
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Re: Chumby disaster

Thank you both! Duane, it was another genius diagnosis. Just pushed it back in and it's working perfectly. This morning my apartment's pipes backed up but all I was thinking about was losing my Chumby!