You can check if it's the cap by plugging in your Newt before
you change the batteries. If it still loses calibration, then it doesn't
have anything to do with the capacitor. If it doesn't lose calibration,
then it *could* be the cap...
Jim Anderson
Evil Overlord Rule 20:
Despite its proven stress-relieving effect, I will not indulge in
maniacal laughter. When so occupied, it's too easy to miss unexpected
developments that a more attentive individual could adjust to
accordingly.
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> From: Jim Witte [mailto:jswitte_at_bloomington.in.us]=20
> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 3:43 PM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Replacing 2x00 supercap - Newton battery questions
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> > A capacitorsupplies power for the few things that aren't in flash=20
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> PCBMan and others: Can a capacitor become prone to rapid=20
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> so could it be replaced? When I open my 2000, it doesn't=20
> seem to hold screen calibration for even a minute.
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> Jim
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