Re: [NTLK] Can't get battery out--UPDATE

From: Mike Matthews (mike920_at_pacbell.net)
Date: Fri Jul 23 2004 - 22:19:03 PDT


On Jul 23, 2004, at 10:15 PM, Mike Matthews wrote:

> All:
>
> Today I was recharging my Newton 2100's batteries and when I touched
> it, a brief shock ensued, and the Newton reset itself.
>
> This happens occasionally from the static electric build-up from my
> office rug. After the reset, the data card was not recognized. I
> powered off and on a couple of times to no avail. Tried the reset
> button and now the Newton won't power on, either with battery only or
> via power cord.
>
> I put the data card in a backup Newton and the data is still there
> (luckily). [Also luckily, I had just backed up the internal data to a
> separate card when the problem occurred.]
>
> I swapped the battery from the dead Newton into the backup Newton and
> the battery is full charged and powers on the backup Newton just fine.
>
> So, it looks like the problem is with the Newton itself. I'd like to
> try the system reset--but the battery in the dead Newton won't eject.
> The latch seems to be fine, but the battery won't spring out.
>
> Anyone know how to solve this? I'm not even sure I can open the case
> without taking the battery out first.
>
> Thanks,
> mm

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Well, a soft reset finally got the Newton to restart. Internal data is 
safe. I'll let the Newton battery recharge and go from there.
But I still cannot get the battery out. So I still need a solution for 
that because one day it will have to come out.
Thanks,
mm
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