Re: [NTLK] Newton dies, returns from the dead, dies again ...

From: Grant Symon (Grant_at_GrantSymon.com)
Date: Sat Jun 26 2004 - 02:50:49 PDT

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Hi John,

thanks for the reply.

I have no equipment for testing electronics, nor do I have the
know-how, but I think your reasoning sounds pretty good. Funny that
being drained totally should produce this result though.

Grant

On 26 Jun 2004, at 11:21, John A wrote:

>
> On Jun 26, 2004, at 2:49 AM, Grant Symon wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> my incredible resurrected 2100 has gone back to the grave ... well,
>> it's on life support.
>>
>>
>>
>> Maybe I'm going to be needing that Repair Clinic at the WWNC after
>> all.
>> : (
>>
>> Grant
>
> I'd take a look at the battery connection terminals inside the Newt.
> Kinda sounds like you may have a flakey connection there. Seems like it
> works until the power draw starts to climb, but once the Newt tries to
> pull more power, the flakey connection won't allow enough current to
> flow. And maybe when the Newt tries to start with a card installed, it
> just takes so much power that it can't even start.
> Just a guess, but it might be worth a look....
>
> JR
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