Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> 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.
Generally speaking the authority of US courts does not extend outside of
areas controlled by the US.
> Roy
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