>I have just been given a Duo 230 that was assumed dead. After a little
>persevering, it did boot, and boots all the time now if I use the off/on
>switch on the back of the machine, but will not start using the power button
>on the keyboard (The button can be used to shut the machine down, so I think
>it's not the key itself). The battery won't work at all, but it will boot
>when plugged in using the back switch. Does anyone have any idea what could
>be wrong, and if this is curable?
>Thanks,
>Janice
Janice, I would guess that the parameter RAM battery is dead or close
to it. I suggest leaving it plugged in overnight, while turned on.
This will help charge the parameter RAM battery.
Is the duo constantly losing track of the date and time ?
thanks
Mad Dog
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