Re: PalmM505: Fried during Power blackout

In article <42F425FD.3040505@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, mike wrote:

> If all else fails, you've got nothing to lose. Remove the screws in the
> back and disconnect the battery for a few minutes. Probably won't help,
> but you've got nothing to lose.

Good suggestion. Before you do that check the output voltage of the
charger. The Motorola switching ones sold with that series are very easy
to "fry".

You don't need an official Palm one as long as the polarity and and
voltage (5 volts) is correct. I was able to replace one with the power
supply for a USB hub that cost far less than a new Palm brand charger.

Another thing to do is while the battery is disconected, put it back on
the charger and see if it boots. A bad battery will prevent that series
from turning on in the charger.

Unless you are 100% dependent upon the data in the Palm (no backup or
hotsync), You could try pressing the reset button with a paper clip and
then holding down the power button. If you see a "Powered by Palm"
message and the Palm logo on the screen, then it should be ok. When you
let go of the power button, you will be offered a choice of erasing all
memory or not.

If you don't need the data, select yes.

Batteries can be purchased complete with a screwdriver set for under $10
from eBay. Note that they are fastened to the screen with double sided
tape and need to be carefully pried up. I use a "case cracking" that
was part of a set of "cellphone tools". It also helps to open the Palms.

Remove the screws with a T5 (torx) screwdriver. Do not use any other size,
or try to force it with a different type of screwdriver. If you do, you
will end up with stripped screw heads. The only way to open them then
is to take a Dremel tool and CAREFULLY cut a slot in the head of the screw
so that you can open it with a slotted screwdriver. A very tricky procedure.

Start near the SD card socket on the top and carefully seperate the
top from the bottom. A fingernail will do if you don't have the correct tool.
The top will seperate with a loud "crack".

If you have any more questions, you will get a faster answer if you
email me.

Geoff.


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