Brother mfc-8300 phone connection problem

When we use the phone part of the machine the connection goes "dead". If I wiggle the phone cord in the port where it is connected to the machine, it will then work. I have tried replacing the cord as well as using a different port, but that does not work. Any suggestions?

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Make sure the line from the wall is plugged into the port marked"line" and not "phone" If this does not solve it then it sounds like there is a loose solder joint on the connector inside the machine.

Posted on Jun 21, 2007

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