So after years of dealing with a Linksys BEFCMU10 cable modem (with firmware version 1.0.6 (befcmu10v2_106.bin) of course) that likes to stop working properly when downloading alot of stuff I figured I'd finally try something to fix it since I don't have alot of other things to do lately. I stuck a fan into the thing that blows down onto the main processor chip. Gallery of the mod of course... it's not pretty since I just wanted to be done with it quick (I don't like being disconnected for very long) and I cracked the case trying to use utility scissors to cut it instead of my Dremel. Lesson learned hopefully... ALWAYS use the Dremel.
It took more than a day but the modem eventually stopped sending any data just like always. The thing isn't very warm to the touch anymore though so it's still an improvement over the stock design. The white thing taped to the modem is a de-cottoned cotton swab and has been there for almost as long as I've had the modem. It goes into a hole and makes contact with the reset switch so I can hit tthe switch without turning around the modem or standing on my head to find the hole with a paperclip or pen.
Good post.
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