On Monday, February 17, 2014 9:54:26 PM UTC-6, Martin Gregorie wrote:
On Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:53:45 -0800, Bill Palmer wrote:



I have an HP IPAQ 310 that I run X-C Soar on, that won't turn on. :-(



I left it in my bag for a few months and didn't use it, and wouldn't be

surprised if the battery ran down.



The IPAQ 310 manual says you should take the battery out if you're not

going to use it for some time.



The problem with leaving the battery in it is that, when you turn a 310

off, some of its electronics are still running: the on/off touch switch

for draws power because it is a sensor rather than a mechanical push on/

push off switch and the clock/calendar is still active as well. These

will drain the battery if it is left in the 310 and, as the battery is

lithium-ion, running it right down will kill it.



However, replacing the battery in a 310 is really simple and replacement

batteries are available from eBay.





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martin@ | Martin Gregorie

gregorie. | Essex, UK

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I had two on offer for free on glidersource for ages. along with two ipaqs and misc accessories. no takers after a year. couldn't give 'em away. ipaqs (3135 and 5555) are freecyceled and gone. still have the ipaq 310 batteries if you want them. also the suction cup mount and charger too.
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