A friend sent me a funky, somewhat old (altho' it's touch tone, not rotary) Bugs Bunny phone. It works but the coiled cord is all stretched out and makes the entire phone look shabby. I want to replace the cord (which is hard wired into the base) and give it to my grandsons. Anyone know where I can take the phone for this type of service? TIA!
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I saw something like that at the PriceBusters out here in Hawaii Kai...of course it would mean you'd have to dual-task it with a visit to Stafford!
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The thing about PriceBusters is that you can't always count on inventory from day to day, week to week, location to location. I doubt you need to get it serviced...just some know how!
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Originally posted by lavagal[...]I doubt you need to get it serviced...just some know how!
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Originally posted by tutusueIt's the know-how I'm lacking. I'm not called the Untechie Tutu for nuttin', ya know! Hmmm...I wonder if Stafford can rewire the phone!
Not touching that one. Not touching the one about the male hairdresser. Nope. Don't need another more politically correct HTer jumping all over my ass for every post I make. Nope, don't need it.
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Originally posted by lavagalNot touching that one. Not touching the one about the male hairdresser. Nope. Don't need another more politically correct HTer jumping all over my ass for every post I make. Nope, don't need it.
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See the Chamberlain derail in the "King and I" thread. Though of course lavagal still managed to make oblique reference her joke... though I think she shoulda thrown "crossed wires" in there somewhere!
Anyway, like Hellbent said, replacing that cord is relatively straightforward to the electrically inclined. Heck, even a modern-day geek who has made his own CAT5 network cable could probably do it. But if you know anyone comfortable with a sautering iron, you're set. It's just that I personally don't posses the skills or patience needed.
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Originally posted by pzarquonSee the Chamberlain derail in the "King and I" thread. Though of course lavagal still managed to make oblique reference her joke... though I think she shoulda thrown "crossed wires" in there somewhere!
Anyway, like Hellbent said, replacing that cord is relatively straightforward to the electrically inclined. Heck, even a modern-day geek who has made his own CAT5 network cable could probably do it. But if you know anyone comfortable with a sautering iron, you're set. It's just that I personally don't posses the skills or patience needed.
And, lavagal, I just realized the racial reference you referred to above is in another thread. Someone else turning your reply into a racial punch was uncalled for.
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Originally posted by tutusue
Nope, don't know anyone with a soldering iron...but I have a staple gun!I don't know if the Radio Shack located in the building next to China House restaurant is still there (mauka-ewa mall level parking area of Ala Moana Center), but the owner was a really nice guy who, if you asked him nicely, would do these kinds of things for free, and as his time allowed. It wouldn't hurt trying this approach at any of the Radio Shacks, tutu, as I can't imagine any of them refusing to help someone with an avatar such as yours.
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Originally posted by lurkahI don't know if the Radio Shack located in the building next to China House restaurant is still there (mauka-ewa mall level parking area of Ala Moana Center), but the owner was a really nice guy who, if you asked him nicely, would do these kinds of things for free, and as his time allowed. It wouldn't hurt trying this approach at any of the Radio Shacks, tutu, as I can't imagine any of them refusing to help someone with an avatar such as yours.
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wow, that RS closed a long time ago. i used to work at RS, and if time permitted i would have helped you. however its not about tech knowledge at RS anymore, its more about selling crap. half the guys who work there now dont know how to do that stuff (i'd guess), if you go there, ask an older guy. they barely sell parts anymore.Aquaponics in Paradise !
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Originally posted by tutusueNope, don't know anyone with a soldering iron...
If you can get the phone to me - either meet me somewheres in Kaneohe /Kahaluu, or up at HCC when I have classes, I can take a look...no guarantees, but provided I can find a replacment cord it shouldnt be that hard. Just need to see the phone to determine if the base can be opened without causing damage.
I will PM some contact info to ya, let me know if you want me take a look.....
Only catch is I am going to Reno for a week from the 18th to about 24. SO if you dont get to me soon, it will have to be after that...
AlohasIt doesn't take money to make someone smile for a little bit. All it takes is Aloha. ~ Auntie Lynn
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