Did you try using a differnt cable ?
Paul Ryan
Germany

>
> Date:    Fri, 31 Oct 2003 09:08:30 -0000
> From:    Paul Traynor <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Laptop modem query
>
> Hi All,
>
> Have an Acer laptop with win98 second edition. Recently its internal
> modem stopped working and I have been trying to determine if the modem
> is burned out or something. Just prior to it going down there was a
> lightening storm in the area but can't be sure if this caused the modem
> to  stop working. I uninstalled it and  upon reboot windows quite
> happily and when I perform the diagnostic test on it in the modems
> section of control panel it seems to accept its there and working but
> when I try and use it to go onto the internet it just lets a slight
> click like its trying to connect but nothing happens and it  gives me
> the error message that there is no dial tone. I have tried it on a
> couple of different connections including taking it to a different house
> ina different area and still no difference.
>
> Any ideas would be much appreciated.
>
> Paul.
>

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