Has anybody else noticed this?

Using Arduino Interfacing w/ Software on the Computer
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Hello,

I've had a duemilanove for some time now, about 3 years and I've used it quite alot. It hasn't burned out or anything but occasionally it has a hard time recieveing a program while uploading. It gets fixed when I hold the cord in the connector with some pressure but I'm wondering if that is normal or its just getting old or something.

Anybody else noticed this?

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Could be a bad connector or cable. Try a different USB cable. If that doesn't help, check the solder joints on the Arduino USB jack. Perhaps a connection is cracked. Re-soldering should help.

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Hmmm, i think it may be the cable. Its the one that came with the arduino but its been though quite a bit.