Re: HP iPAQ hx 2410 not charging

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"The Cyclist" <john_costigan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> My recently purchased HP iPAQ hx 2410 will not charge its battery.
> There are peculiar things happening to my 3 week old iPAQ.
>
> A few days ago, the iPAQ wouldn't switch on when I pressed the on/off
> button even though the battery was about 70% charged. It switched on
> only when I connected the mains supply. Strangely, that problem has
> disappeared in the meantime.
>
> However, this morning when I put the iPAQ into its cradle, it did not
> charge its battery.
> The external power supply is working, because my battery icon changes
> to an icon with a power lead and the battery settings indicate that it
> has a AC power supply. The external power supply will drive it even
> with the battery removed. This suggests that my external power supply
> is Ok.
> The problem I have is it will not charge the battery. The battery icon
> even has a CHECKED symbol indicating it is fully charged while at the
> same time indicating it is only 49% charged.
> I know that it is not fully charged because, I used the device a lot
> yesterday while travelling, so 49% sound like the correct charge, but
> it still will not charge.
>
> If anyone has a woork-around, I would appreciate any help.
> I would prefer not to have to hand it in for repair and be without an
> PDA for weeks.
>
>
> Many thanks for any help.
>


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