From: Johannes Wolf (mp2100_at_mail-gw.estec.esa.int)
Date: Fri Aug 13 2004 - 06:09:32 PDT
It might be the case that the batteries were leaking inside your Newt.
That liquid can act like glue that holds the pack inside the Newt.
I think the safest way to remove it is just opening the Newt carefully.
Cheers
Johannes
> -----Original Message-----
> From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Ben Rockwood
> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 9:27 AM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: [NTLK] Removing a stuborn MP2100 battery pack
> Hello Hardcore Newties.
> My poor MP2100 goes in and out of service. It'll sit for months alone
> and then I'll pick her up again. Acouple weeks ago I pulled her out for
> some good ol' times and possibly even to try my hand at alittle
> development, but ran into a problem. Naturually the batteries are dead
> in it, but when I tried to release the battery pack it wouldn't budge.
> I can't get the thing out! Because the plastic casing of the 2100 is so
> soft and easy to mark (my MP is in mint condition) I don't want to just
> scratch at it; and I can't get a fingernail or some other tool under to
> pry it out. I suppose the springs that pop it out have just given up,
> or as a remote possiblity the pack is jammed. Either way, I can't get
> it out and short of whacking the crap outta my beloved MP or just trying
> to pry it out destroying the casing in the proccess I'm out of ideas. A
> couple of flicks don't do it, and you can hold it upside down all
> day long.
> Anyone run into the problem? Any ideas on how to get it out without
> ripping her to shreds?
> benr.
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