Re: [NTLK] AC adapter without battery-- should it work?

From: John M Powell (jp_at_iwillbefree.com)
Date: Sun Jun 29 2003 - 12:49:56 PDT


> Is it not possible to run the Newton using the AC adapter
> only without
> a battery installed? Or will the Newton only work if a battery or
> battery tray is in the device?
>
> Thanks, Scott Girard

Scott,

Sounds like power circuitry is damaged... should be able to run
Newt off battery or a/c. Switch back and forth, etc. Could be your
power adapter is dead (instead of internal circuitry). Find a voltmeter
and check voltage on your power adapter...

John

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