Ok, you mean the release mechanism.
But what I meant was the batterypack itself. Normally you can slightly push
it into the Newt and you will feel the force of the contact spring you are
pushing against.
But it seems there is no other way than to open your Newt :-(
Johannes
> -----Original Message-----
> From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Jeff Steinberg
> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 8:07 PM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] me again, power problems
>
>
>
> 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-----
> >> From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
> >> [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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