[NTLK] Preparing H1000 for storage / infrequent use

[Kirk Jackson]

Thanks Dan & B,

Much appreciated!

Kirk

On Sun, 23 Jun 2019 at 3:54 PM, Dan <dan at dbdigitalweb.com> wrote:

> As long as you remove all the batteries it will be fine. However, it is a
> good idea to power it on occasion which is good for the capacitors.  Having
> said that, I have left them offline for years with out a issue.
>
> -Dan
>
> On 6/22/2019 8:09 PM, B wrote:
> > I’ve had a number of messagepads over the years, but not an original.
> None wore out from absence of power source. I rather doubt an original
> would either. but I’m sure others will chime in.
> >
> > B
> >
> > On Jun 22, 2019, at 16:38, Kirk Jackson <kirk at pageofwords.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I apologise if this has been covered before - I searched the archives
> and
> >> elsewhere on google before posting :)
> >>
> >> I have an OMP H1000, with no charger and regular button cell and AAA
> >> batteries.
> >>
> >> I want to make sure when it’s stored or unused for long periods of time
> >> that the batteries don’t leak.
> >>
> >> I’m not worried about data loss.
> >>
> >> Is it possible to just remove the batteries and leave the MessagePad
> >> without power for long periods of time? Will that cause any issues when
> >> powering it back on in the future?
> >>
> >> Thanks
>
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