[NTLK] 2000 not switching on

[Forrest]

Frank has related similar stories of Newts that will not start up. Not wishing to speak for him, I only mention that because he is not always available here.

Have you visited his site: http://www.pda-soft.de ? It’s very comprehensive and full of information on both the Newton and eMate. A quick look over it doesn’t reveal a quick solution to your particular problem, but it’s still a good website to know.

You can send him a message through there, or here.

If you visit the Home Page for this list ( http:/www.NewtonTalk.net ) you can search the archives for past posts, which could provide a solution. (Also available at http:/www.Marc.info .) Perhaps searching with the topic “dead Newton” will help.

Mahalo,
Forrest

Sent from my T-Mobile iPhone 11

> On Sep 7, 2021, at 4:56 PM, Alan Grassia <alan.grassia at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hello Rob and Newton Friends,
> 
> Rob, did you also try the long press reset on your MP2x00?  From the NewtonFAQ (http://newtonfaq.com/newton-faq-hardware.html#IIC6a)
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> For the MP2000 and MP2100, press and hold the reset button for over twenty seconds. This is a special reset sequence for these machines.
> 
> After letting my MP2000 sit for about 24 hours with power, batteries, and PC Cards removed, I plugged in my 4x AA batteries, loaded the battery try, plugged in the power brick, and then just held the Reset button on the back of my Newton for 20-25 seconds.  In my case, this reset worked the two times I couldn't power up my device.
> 
> Hope this helps to get your Little Green Guy going again!
> 
> Cheers,
> Alan Grassia
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> On 9/7/21, 2:09 PM, "NewtonTalk on behalf of Rob Moody" <newtontalk-bounces at newtontalk.net on behalf of robmoody at fundamental-learning.com> wrote:
> 
>    Hi Michael,
>    Thanks for the tips. I have tried “pulling down” on the power switch while pressing the Reset button…still nothing.
>    I have tried all combinations of power switch, reset button, battery tray and power pack…to no avail! In a previous ownership of a 2000 this had always worked….but this replacement unit seems totally dead!
> 
>    Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 7 Sep 2021, at 18:05, Michael Sheflin <sheflinm at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Oxidation may not be your issue,  fatal.  I've, unfortunately, had
>> oxidation at the battery terminals in my working 2100 for years at this
>> point.  I have not tried to clean it, though I might reconsider.
>> 
>> I'm not endorsing the following; I kind of doubt this will resolve things,
>> but see:  https://discussions.apple.com/thread/122311. .  Have you tried
>> screwing with the reset button?  And have you tried screwing with the
>> backup battery?  If there isn't one, have you tried putting one in?
>> 
>> Try the power button while holding rest, also.   (But don't delete your
>> files when prompted.)
>> 
>> Best,
>> Michael
>> 
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