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Subject: Re: Palm 515 Dead

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Ron

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Date Posted: 03:50:47 01/28/04 Wed
In reply to: Michael Steinberg 's message, "Re: Palm 515 Dead" on 04:54:55 01/27/04 Tue

Thanks for the tip Michael. I ordered the Torx wrenches today.

>Since the unit is out of warranty, you will probably
>save money by using rel=nofollow target=_blank >HREF="http://www.gethightech.com">GetHighTech.com
>They are PDA Repair experts. You can also but
>batteries, screens and even Trox wrenches if you want
>to try and repair it yourself.
>
>>I have a Palm 515 that has been working great for a
>>year. All of a sudden there is absolutely no display.
>>The green light stays on all the time, at least as
>>long as there is a charge (2 or 3 days). Resets, etc.
>>to no avail. Palm says send it back (out of warranty
>>now) Minimum charge expected to be about $125. Could
>>this be a battery problem? I am willing to try
>>replacing the battery if it is suspect. I also have a
>>505 which uses the same battery and can open it up no
>>problem, but the 515 uses a T5 Torx which I do not
>>have. Anyone have suggestions or experience the same
>>difficulty?

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