Does this sentence contain an error in parallel structure?

Boris tried reinstalling the program, plugging the wires differently, and changing the batteries but the project just didn’t work the way it should.

Question

Does this sentence contain an error in parallel structure? 
 
Boris tried reinstalling the program, plugging the wires differently, and changing the batteries but the project just didn’t work the way it should.

Accepted Answer

No, it’s correct because all the elements in the list are in the –ing form.

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Yes there is a mistake because the main verb “tried” is only used one time.

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Yes, there is a mistake because there are no sequencers (like “first, then…”).

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No, it’s correct because all the nouns in the sentence are determined by “the”.

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