Re: [NTLK] Rechargeable batteries in MP2K

From: BK (bk_newtontalk_at_yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Nov 27 2001 - 00:25:42 EST


On Tuesday, November 27, 2001, at 05:42 , Joel M. Sciamma wrote:

> BK,
>
>> I put 4 rechargeable batteries into the battery holder and expected
>> them to
>> charge, but that didn't work
>
> They won't unfortunately. It is a very difficult modification to turn a
> battery holder into one which will make contact with the charging pins
> in
> the battery compartment and that for the temperature sensor.
>
> Your best bet is to find the pukka NiMH battery pack for your MP2K.

thanks for the clarification. I will try to get one.

Meanwhile, what about charging the batteries in an external charger and
then put them into the Newton until they need recharging again. Any idea
why that didn't work ? insufficient voltage or something ?

rgds
BK


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