on 19/10/00 11:40, Tom Rymes at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> On Wed, 18 Oct 2000, Laurent Daudelin wrote:
>>
>> Yep, pretty much tried everything I could think of. I did remove all
>> power, including the backup battery (after opening the Duo) for over 15
>> minutes. Didn't work. I tried removing the battery and unplugging it,
>> then pressed the power on button on the back for more than 1
>> minute. Didn't work.
>>
>> Basically, what is wrong? I mean, what part is most likely
>> damaged? Anybody can provide the location on the motherboad?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> -Laurent.
>
>
>
> First, a pet peeve: Please use a relevant subject line
>
> Second, I would recommend that everyone having trouble with the power
> manager disconnect the AC adapter, remove the battery and disconnect the
> PRAM battery. Then leave the computer that way OVERNIGHT. Not just 15
> minutes, leave it for a few hours at least. That way, you can be sure that
> every capacitor in the entire system drains of energy and forces a reload
> of the powermanager software from the ROM.
>
> I did this once when I had a Duo that would only light the LED in the top
> of the screen casing when plugged in, on battery and in every other
> conceivable manner. Let it drain and it fired right up. I also recommend
> simply repeatedly trying to turn it on and off, never know what might
> happen, I've had that work, too.
>
>
Hi Tom!
I'll try what you suggest. My Duo has also only the LED in the top of the
screen casing turning on and off. When I press the reset key on the back,
about 30 seconds, the light very slowly blinks. Then, after a minute, when I
depress the reset key, the light turns on solid. It turns off if I press the
reset key again, or the power key. So, I know there is still something going
on.
But, I'll try what you suggest. I'm leaving in a few hour for a trip, so I
will let it powerless for a few hours and will see...
Thanks!
-Laurent.
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