NIC problem

[deaths soul]

Ok i figured out the problem, the pins in my nic card must not be getting a good connection with the pins in my cables, because when i press down on the cable it works fine and gets connected right away, but when i let go it losses the connection again, when i look at the nic card pins they look fine and not bent or dirty, any suggestions?

 

[deaths soul]

Anyone know?!?!?

 

[alanuofm]

Ok i figured out the problem, the pins in my nic card must not be getting a good connection with the pins in my cables, because when i press down on the cable it works fine and gets connected right away, but when i let go it losses the connection again, when i look at the nic card pins they look fine and not bent or dirty, any suggestions?

you shouldnt have to push on it. is the screw in tight?

 

[deaths soul]

what screw?

 

[alanuofm]

if you have a pci NIC card then there should be a screw that you have to screw in on the side.

 

[deaths soul]

Im on a laptop

 

[alanuofm]

oh thought you were on a desktop. most ethernet ports are built onto the motherboard. if it is a bad connection you might have to send it in for repair. have you tried any other ethernet cables?

 

[deaths soul]

Yes i tried like 4 cables that i know work, it seems like the cable isnt touching the pins on the NIC unless i press down on the cable, but when i let go it disconnects.

 

[alanuofm]

Yes i tried like 4 cables that i know work, it seems like the cable isnt touching the pins on the NIC unless i press down on the cable, but when i let go it disconnects.

do you still have warranty?