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Since: Dec 29, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:24 pm
Post subject: Palm Zire 72 Battery or charger bad
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My Palm Zire 72 (about 1 year old) battery might have died or the
charger might have malfunctioned.
The charger connector got bent so I had to buy a new connector and
splice the wires back together. The charger then was able to charge
the Palm for several months. Yesterday the Pilot green charge/power
light would not come on (indicating a charge). I tested the charger
with a volt meter and there seems to be the proper voltage going to the
Palm.
Is there any way of determining what the problem is (it could be one of
the following three)?
1. The battery is bad and won't take a charge
2. The charger connection is bad and won't allow a current to the Palm
to charge the battery
3. The charger is not supplying the proper current to the Palm to
charge the battery
I know that I could get a new charger and see if the battery charges -
but if the battery is bad, a new charger would be a waste of money. I
will see if I can borrow a charger to do the test, but in the meanwhile
does anyone, have any advice on how to test what is the problem.
Thanks, Rick |
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Since: Jul 24, 2005
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:36 am
Post subject: Re: Palm Zire 72 Battery or charger bad [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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In article <1167456271.712714.176000.TakeThisOut@s34g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
"Rick" <stromer2.TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote:
> My Palm Zire 72 (about 1 year old) battery might have died or the
> charger might have malfunctioned.
> The charger connector got bent so I had to buy a new connector and
> splice the wires back together. The charger then was able to charge
> the Palm for several months. Yesterday the Pilot green charge/power
> light would not come on (indicating a charge). I tested the charger
> with a volt meter and there seems to be the proper voltage going to the
> Palm.
> Is there any way of determining what the problem is (it could be one of
> the following three)?
> 1. The battery is bad and won't take a charge
> 2. The charger connection is bad and won't allow a current to the Palm
> to charge the battery
> 3. The charger is not supplying the proper current to the Palm to
> charge the battery
> I know that I could get a new charger and see if the battery charges -
> but if the battery is bad, a new charger would be a waste of money. I
> will see if I can borrow a charger to do the test, but in the meanwhile
> does anyone, have any advice on how to test what is the problem.
>
> Thanks, Rick
Use the USB cable to charge the Zire. Leave it on overnight because it
charges slowly through USB.
The other end has to be connected to a running PC or a powered hub. |
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Since: Dec 26, 2006
Posts: 43
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:10 am
Post subject: Re: Palm Zire 72 Battery or charger bad [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On 29 Dec 2006 21:24:31 -0800, Rick
<stromer2 RemoveThis @aol.com> wrote:
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> My Palm Zire 72 (about 1 year old) battery might have died or the
> charger might have malfunctioned.
> The charger connector got bent so I had to buy a new connector and
> splice the wires back together. The charger then was able to charge
> the Palm for several months. Yesterday the Pilot green charge/power
> light would not come on (indicating a charge). I tested the charger
> with a volt meter and there seems to be the proper voltage going to the
> Palm.
> Is there any way of determining what the problem is (it could be one of
> the following three)?
> 1. The battery is bad and won't take a charge
> 2. The charger connection is bad and won't allow a current to the Palm
> to charge the battery
> 3. The charger is not supplying the proper current to the Palm to
> charge the battery
> I know that I could get a new charger and see if the battery charges -
> but if the battery is bad, a new charger would be a waste of money. I
> will see if I can borrow a charger to do the test, but in the meanwhile
> does anyone, have any advice on how to test what is the problem.
>
> Thanks, Rick
>
The battery should charge slowly through the USB cable. You could look
for disassembly instructions at pdaparts.com, take the Palm apart and
apply a voltmeter directly to the battery.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:04 pm
Post subject: Re: Palm Zire 72 Battery or charger bad [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Rick" <stromer2.RemoveThis@aol.com> wrote:
>My Palm Zire 72 (about 1 year old) battery might have died or the
>charger might have malfunctioned.
>2. The charger connection is bad and won't allow a current to the Palm
>to charge the battery
A cell phone charger with the right size connector (easy to spot through the
sales package) will work with the Z72 (and the Tungsten E). Sometimes the shaft
on the connector looks too short but if you look close there is a removable
washer at the base and once removed it will fit the Z72 like the original
charger. I got mine at Target for US$10. A cheap fix if that turns out to be
your problem. |
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Since: Dec 29, 2006
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 9:34 am
Post subject: Inexpensive E bay Palm Zire 72 Battery Chargers - Quality [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I found out that my charger was only putting out 1 volt and thus the
charger was bad. I will now get a new charger.
Question: Has anyone used the inexpensive chargers that are for sale
on E-bay for $2.00 to $6.00 or so plus shipping? How can they be so
low in cost and be good quality when the Palm ones cost $20 - $30. The
sellers all have good reseller ratings.
Thanks for the responses to my original messages.
Rick |
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Since: Jan 03, 2007
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:30 pm
Post subject: Re: Inexpensive E bay Palm Zire 72 Battery Chargers - Quality [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Rick <stromer2.DeleteThis@aol.com> wrote:
> I found out that my charger was only putting out 1 volt and thus the
> charger was bad. I will now get a new charger.
> Question: Has anyone used the inexpensive chargers that are for sale
> on E-bay for $2.00 to $6.00 or so plus shipping? How can they be so
> low in cost and be good quality when the Palm ones cost $20 - $30. The
> sellers all have good reseller ratings.
I bought a number of inexpensive TX chargers on amazon.com and they work
perfectly. BTW, on amazon.com, shipping was free, I think. /PaulN |
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