From: Frank Gruendel (newtontalk_at_pda-soft.de)
Date: Mon May 10 2004 - 16:24:39 PDT
> MP2000 #1:
> Tries to boot, but is locked into a "boot loop". The screen comes up,
> (in landscape, which is odd...) the MP chimes and immediately shuts
> down. WTF!? The MP continues to partially boot and shut down until
> the power is removed.
This is a standard hardware problem whose reason I have as yet been
unable to locate. You can save time by just giving up on this one.
I do have the impression that this is due to a missing voltage. On
the boards I have the voltage across the supercap (the fellow that
helps remembering the Netwon's data after the batteries are changed)
is missing. But I haven't been able to trace back where it comes from
yet.
> I have tried everything in the FAQ and on www.pda-soft.de to no avail.
> I would love to get these puppies working, if for no other reason than
> to have backups for my 2100.
If you have REALLY done everything I describe here
http://www.pda-soft.de/2x00_disassemble.html
and if you have REALLY done it EXACTLY as described, your other Newton
must have a hardware defect, too. If you want, you can send it my
way (Germany) and I can see what I can do. Looking is free for
NewtonTalk list members.
Good luck
Frank
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