Re: NTLK Power key/backlight switch accidently turns unit off???

From: Tim Palmer (tcpalmer@netvision.net.il)
Date: Mon Dec 27 1999 - 14:32:36 EST


Drew

As far as I know the final system update for MP2000 fixed this problem, and gave
the unit a better range of contrast control.

Find it at the Apple site [still] - it's the same update that came standard on
the 2100

Can anyone confirm this?

Tim Palmer
ABC Jerusalem

Drew Loker wrote:

> I just received a 2000 for a friend. I was told before hand about this and
> actually, it is not as bad as I had feared.
>
> When the power is just turned on, it comes on, mainly because you just
> barely push it in.
>
> If you are trying to turn on the power and the back light (or turn on the
> back light) and you push it too far, the light will come on, but when you
> release, it will shut off the unit completely.
>
> The good part is that if you just are careful, and not go to far, it will
> turn on the back light ok.
>
> Is there anything that I can do if I take the unit apart to adjust or repair
> the switch? Does the switch just need to be replaced? Is the switch
> available? Any soldering?
>
> Thanks!
> Drew
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