J. Clarke wrote:
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> Ralph Stenzel wrote:
>>
>>> The problem is that the backup-capacitor used in the m100 / m105 /
>>> m125 is losing its electrolytic fluid and is drying out. So after
>>> several months of usage, the cap is no longer able to buffer the
>>> battery voltage (and power the RAM module) during the battery swap
>>> time...
>>>
>>> However, the defective capacitor which is responsible for the data
>>> loss while changing batteries can be replaced in just a matter of
>>> minutes:
>>>
>>> 1) Open the PDA (you'll need a TORX #5 screwdriver)
>>>
>>> 2) Unsolder the "dead" capacitor
>>>
>>> 3) Replace with a fresh GoldCap capacitor (0,1F, 5,5V, dimensions
>>> 11,5mm x 5,5mm). Mind the correct orientation of + and - !
>>>
>>> 4) Close the shell and go! No more data loss and as good (even better)
>>> as new!
>>>
>>> I've illustrated the location of the capacitor on my German language
>>> site
>>>
>>> http://www.klein-aber-fein.de/bildarchiv/2003-02-15/
>>>
>>> Click on the thumbnails for enlarged pictures! The m125 has TWO
>>> identical capacitors which you should replace in one session while the
>>> case is open... Try to solder the one under the display very tight to
>>> the PCB since it might give a "pressure spot" on the display
>>> otherwise...
>>>
>>> Just be careful and in case you don't know which end of a soldering
>>> iron is the hot one, ask a friend to do this for you! ;-)
>>>
>>> If you are through with that, why not visit my little Palm software
>>> recommendation page at
>>>
>>> http://www.klein-aber-fein.de/palm/
>>>
>>>
>>> Happy soldering,
>>> Ralph
>>
>> Save yourself the trouble and get a replacement, which will probably be a
>> refurbished unit... *grin*
>>
>> http://schestowitz.com/Weblog/archives/2005/06/05/replace-palm/
>>
>> The settlement papers are here:
>>
>> http://www.taylorsettlement.com/
>
> Interesting, but probably not much help to the OP, who is posting from a
> German address.
I neglected to interpret the address and I also did not realise that it
would make a difference. I never looked at the document closely because I'm
a former use of an M130 which I was satisfied with.
Roy
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