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07-29-2004, 08:58 AM	#1
kopan Guest Posts: n/a	m505 won't hold a charge very long My friend has my old m505. I never had any problems with it when I had it and she's only had it maybe 4-5 months. Now it won't hold a charge for very long (approx. 3-5hrs.) and then will lose all info. Any ideas? Thanks.

07-29-2004, 11:11 AM	#2
JohnKes Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 147	Just have it charging then press the reset button (Soft Reset). This will reset the charging limits and ensure max charging. Leave it charging for 4 hours just to be sure. Hopefully the battery will improve. Li-Ion batteries usually last only 2-3 years. If you need a new one, go here: http://www.gethightech.com/Merchant...egory_Code=BATT __________________ Zodiac2 w/1.5GB SD and TealOS.

08-07-2004, 02:51 PM	#3
emtkopan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6	Thanks, I'll try that. I changed out the battery 1.5-2 yrs ago.

08-07-2004, 03:51 PM	#4
MrNako TH55 - THe Be55t Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: México Posts: 1,152	It lasts 3-5 hours of usage ? It sounds normal to me __________________ WinSB & VG • Stickerz • COol Stickers • CobaltSB & VG • Backgrounds • WinSB EnergyBlue

08-09-2004, 10:24 AM	#5
JohnKes Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 147	I should have asked this first: "approx. 3-5hrs." of usage or just sitting around? __________________ Zodiac2 w/1.5GB SD and TealOS.

08-14-2004, 05:39 AM	#6
emtkopan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6	Just sitting around. Now I keep getting a Fatal Exception and keep having to restart the sucker all the time.

08-16-2004, 10:53 AM	#7
JohnKes Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 147	Do you have this problem if you Hard Reset, but don't Hotsync right afterwards? If so, it is a hardware problem. Give Chris Short at ips@chartermi.net a call. He charges very reasonable rates, and is very good. __________________ Zodiac2 w/1.5GB SD and TealOS.

08-16-2004, 11:35 AM	#8
emtkopan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 6	No hotsync done at all. Some programs installed via infrared but that's all.

08-16-2004, 11:53 AM	#9
JohnKes Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 147	I once had a program that refused to shut down until my batteries ran dry. Very annoying. After Hard Reset it was gone, and I made sure it did not install again. __________________ Zodiac2 w/1.5GB SD and TealOS.

10-07-2004, 01:34 PM

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mackrack5

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Join Date: Dec 2003

Location: India

Posts: 92

Thanks JohnKes

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnKes

Do you have this problem if you Hard Reset, but don't Hotsync right afterwards? If so, it is a hardware problem. Give Chris Short at ips@chartermi.net a call. He charges very reasonable rates, and is very good.

I have problem with my m515 and when i read your reply i contact him.
Nice guy.
Thanks for your Information..