> I just recieved my matrix 6r and to my dismay when I plugged
> it in I got @@@@@@@@@@@@ across the entire LCD screen

> the case so I went ahead and removed the top, when I noticed
> that a cable that looks alot like a standard IDE cable(with 3
> connection points) was disconntected. I proceeded to plug it
> back in but it didn't help at all. I also checked to see if
> all cable harnesses and chips were seated properly, which
> they seemed to be.

I've seen this exact same thing. It must be a common problem.

Mine worked sporadically after the cable was reconnected. I returned it and
got two Matrix 1000s

-m@