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/
Roy
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