[NTLK] Newton 2000 that won't power up.

Dan dan at dbdigitalweb.com
Sun Jun 17 17:38:34 EDT 2012


I would suggest checking out Frank's page
http://www.pda-soft.de/2x00_disassemble.html it shows how to take one
apart safely.  BUT FIRST do/try all he says before the actual taking it
apart.  There are many suggestions there that will get 95% of the
Newtons going again. :)

-Dan

On 6/17/2012 12:11 AM, James Rogers wrote:
> Brand new user here. I picked up a Netwon Messagepad 2000 on eBay, but it
> didn't come with an AC Adapter, and the rechargeable battery pack was dead.
> I bought a recommended adjustable AC Adapter at Radio Shack (7.5 VDC, 1000
> mA, polarity of the tip set to +). Unfortunately, the Newton did not power
> on. I have gone through some reset procedures that I found on a Newton FAQ,
> and verified that the AC Adapter is putting out the prescribed voltage.
> 
> Can anyone give me any further suggestions? What would I need to look for
> if I crack the Newton open? What tests can I run? What might I need to
> replace?
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 




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