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	Texrat	2011-03-31 , 15:38
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Originally Posted by myk

I still see no evidence that filing the springs makes any difference.
I don't think it makes much difference to the perp. forces between socket and mainboard on normal insertion/removal.

Filing makes a huge difference. Anything to reduce the force necessary for insertion and removal subsequently reduces stress on the N900's connector and thus reduces possibility of detachment.

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