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    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1386               12-22-95

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           Ascentia 950N Attached To Easyport III May Hang When Lid Is Closed

    PROBLEM

    When an Ascentia 950N system is attached to an EasyPort III (p/n 501682-001)
    and the lid is closed, the system may hang and never suspend.

    SOLUTION

    Contact AST Product Support at (800) 727-1278 and request the replacement
    EasyPort III, AST part number 501682-003.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED:
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    501682-001      EasyPort III when attached to an Ascentia 950N