Re: [NTLK] me again, power problems

From: Jeff Steinberg (AussiS5_at_mac.com)
Date: Tue Apr 23 2002 - 14:06:43 EDT


It slides a tiny bit, the thing next to the arrow the you're supposed to
push does move.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 03:39 AM, Johannes Wolf wrote:

>
> Hi Jeff,
>
> either the mechanic lock of the battery pack is damaged or it has blown
> up a
> bit as I have already seen recently.
> I strongly recommend not to apply strong force!
> Does it slide only a bit or is it stuck completely?
> The safest method to get it out without damage to the Newt would be to
> open
> the Newt and then to open the battery case (it consists of two shells).
>
> Johannes
>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Jeff Steinberg
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 4:54 AM
>> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
>> Subject: [NTLK] me again, power problems
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi, it's me, jeff. Thanks for the replies to my last question. As an
>> update, i did get the 2100 on the LAN, though it's a bit slow (any
>> suggestions?)But a larger problem has reared its ugly head in the form
>> of it not turning on sometimes! But only when running on the batts, it
>> seems to be ok when plugged in. Now, i was gonna try that trick in the
>> FAQ to take out the batteries and cards, and let it sit overnight. But
>> for the lilfe of me i cannot get the batteries out! I'm looking at the
>> bottom right hand side (with it held vertically) Chances are the
>> battery
>> pack just can't hold a charge anymore, huh? Well I'd be willing to use
>> alkalines, different kind of batts, or get a new pack... but i can't
>> get
>> the damn thing out!! Does anyone know have any suggestions? (on any
>> part
>> of my aimless rambling) Thanks a million! --jeff
>>
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