Re: [NTLK] eMate just flashes at me!

From: Adam Ladds (aladds_at_gmail.com)
Date: Mon Aug 22 2005 - 03:07:01 PDT


On 22 Aug 2005, at 05:45, newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net wrote:

> Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 21:05:07 -0500
> From: Clayton Mitchell <claytonmitchell_at_mac.com>
> Subject: [NTLK] eMate just flashes at me!
>
> Hello all! I have been on vacation for a few weeks and when I came
> back
> my daughter tired to turn on her emate. Did not start, no big deal
> just
> dead batteries. Plugged it in and got flashing back light. Took out
> batteries, same thing. Took out upgrade card and plugged it in and it
> asked if I wanted erase all info. Did the wipe and it works fine.....
> unless I put in the upgrade card, then all I get is the flashing back
> light.
>
> Can I save the upgrade card?

The memory chip on the card has become unsoldered. If you have a
fine-tipped sodering iron you might be able to make it work again, just
don't join up any pins. ;-)

cheers

Adam

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