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disconnections on the test socket

jasonfreeman
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Registered: ‎29-10-2013

disconnections on the test socket

My normal broadband line hasn't disconnected once yet but I plugged my broadband cable into the test socket to see if there was any speed difference and then my broadband disconnected like 3 or 4 times, I did everything correct by the guide I read and repeated it the same way each time but still disconnected, is their a reason for this?
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Oldjim
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Re: disconnections on the test socket

A thought
If your normal socket is a filtered faceplate then you plugged into the test socket is via a filter - is it possible that it is dodgy
jasonfreeman
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Registered: ‎29-10-2013

Re: disconnections on the test socket

I plugged the cable in with the filter connected to it
jasonfreeman
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Re: disconnections on the test socket

What could cause this?
w23
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Re: disconnections on the test socket

Just possible that it's dirty or slightly corroded contacts in the test socket, may have been OK with the (undisturbed) faceplate connection?
Plugging and unplugging a few times might just be enough to 'wipe' the contacts.  Might be worth looking into the test socket with a torch to check that the contacts (fine, gold-coloured springy strips) look clean and properly aligned - evenly spaced and all the same 'height' from the edge of the aperture - it can be possible to clean the contacts but only with great care using a cotton bud and isopropyl alcohol, don't attempt this if you're not 100% confident.  Also check the appearance of the contacts you're plugging into the socket (clean smooth and shiny).
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adamwalker
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Re: disconnections on the test socket

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What could cause this?

I understand you might be keen to rule out any problems but unfortunately we can't state the precise reasons for a short stint of disconnections such as that. We'd usually be able to shed more light on such a problem as part of an ongoing investigation.
I hope that doesn't come across as sounding negative, I just wanted to set an expectation.
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