Re: RF interference fixed

Aha!  I ran into this the other day....

Cool.  I'm glad there's a fix.

Chris.

On Mon, 18 Feb 2002, Sean Adams wrote:

> 
> 
> A couple of customers have reported issues with RF interference when the
> SliMP3 is powered on. The symptoms are diminished reception of distant
> broadcast television and radio stations when the SliMP3 is close to the
> receiver.
> 
> I've identified the problem as a manufacturing error in all players which
> shipped prior to 2/16/02.  On the back of the main circuit board, there
> are a number of unpopulated components. One of these parts is supposed to
> be there, and isn't. It's C18, a 100nf capacitor.
> 
> What's happening is that without this component, the analog section (which
> is on a separate ground plane from the digital section) is acting like
> quite an effective antenna in the VHF range. Not a good thing, but easily
> fixed.
> 
> If you would like to have this problem fixed, there are a couple of ways
> to go about it. Slim Devices will be happy to perform this repair at no
> charge, if you send your player to us. However, we would prefer to supply
> you with the needed component and a printed intruction sheet, complete
> with color photos, showing you how to install the repair yourself.  You
> will need a regular low-power soldering iron and a small phillips
> screwdriver. Expert soldering skills are not required - it's just a single
> capacitor that needs to be installed, and it only takes a minute.
> 
> If you'd like for us to send you the part or to repair your player, please
> email [email protected] (not slimp3-users) with the subject "RF
> Fix", and include your mailing address.
> 
> Sean
> 
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