Re: TIB: dead calc!!!

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Subject: Re: TIB: dead calc!!!
From: "Brian E. Ash" <brian@communityonline.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 10:07:55 -0700
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I tried what you said, and it worked!!!! thank you!!!  The program must
have had a bug in it.  I will let the author know, so they can fix it.

brian ash


> Cassady Roop wrote:
>
>>  Make sure to take out the backup battery as well.  If you ran an
>> Assembly program on your calc that went screwy, it might cause what
>> you are describing.  Before you take it back or fork over mass
>> amounts of money to have it 'fixed,' take out the backup and all
>> power batteries, hold down the on button for ten seconds, and let it
>> sit for a few hours.  I assume the reason for holding the on button
>> down is to clear any residual charges in any capacitors inside the
>> calc, which could still power the memory.  Some calcs have been
>> known to hold information for hours or even a few days after all
>> batteries have been removed...
>>
>> What caused this freeze-up, anyway?
>>
>>
>> Brian E. Ash wrote:
>>
>> > i have a ti-83, and it will not turn on. (yes, i replaced the
>> > batteries
>> > and checked the contrast.)
>> > i called ti, and they told me to take out a battery, press "ON"
>> > fifteen
>> > times, and replace the battery.  also to press 2nd, and hold the up
>> > key
>> > (i am assuming to turn up contrast).  i don't want to fork over $60
>> > to
>> > fix my calculator.  any suggestions????
>> >
>> > brian ash
>>
>>
>
>

References:

TIB: dead calc!!!

From: "Brian E. Ash" <brian@communityonline.net>

Re: TIB: dead calc!!!

From: Cassady Roop <croop@oregontrail.net>

Re: TIB: dead calc!!!

From: "Brian E. Ash" <brian@communityonline.net>