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AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1429                 2-2-96

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		       Advantage! 6xx/8xx Audio Failure


PROBLEM

The Advantage! 6xx/8xx system speaker or microphone may fail.


CAUSE

The exposed ground wire may have a potential short to the speaker signal 
cable.


SOLUTION

Return the system to an AST Authorized Service Center and request 
replacement part number 221469-001.


PARTS REQUIRED

221469-001    Cable Assy Mic/Spkr 8/10 Mor Temp


SYSTEMS AFFECTED
AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

501767-XXX      Advantage! 612 P/90
501768-XXX      Advantage! 614 P/100
501769-XXX      Advantage! 814 P/100
501770-XXX      Advantage! 814 P/120
501794-XXX      Advantage! 816 P/133
501795-XXX      Advantage! 816SE P/133
501829-XXX      Advantage! 810 P/75
501855-XXX      Advantage! 612 P/75
501856-XXX      Advantage! 812 P/100
501965-XXX      Advantage! 626 P/133
501969-XXX      Advantage! 628 P/133


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