> >I also had someone test the battery that cannot start up the computer, and
>>his multimeter showed 12.5 volts in it. This is strange, since one would
>>think that if the battery was "dead" it would have no voltage...is there
>>such a thing as a battery having charge, but having some other electrical
>>problem such that it is unusable to the Duo? That sounds like what's
>>going on.
>
> Take a look inside the battery compartment at the terminals for the
>battery connection. Sometimes they get bent.
>Paul
And believe it or not, I've actually "restored" a customers battery
with the old eraser trick. We were in a harsh environment (filming
on the Atlantic) and somehow/someway there was enough oxidation on
the battery contact pads, that wiping them with a pencil eraser
improved things dramatically. Or maybe it was the threats uttered on
the stern where the tossing temptation was greatest.
I don't think this will do anything for you -- but what do you have to lose ?
paul vail
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