It was fine Thursday night and Windows closed down properly; so Friday morning it came as a surprise when it wouldn't fire up. My optical mouse is usually the first sign there is life; the illuminated roller wheel comes on. Not this time. I'd heard one BATC member had to return one so I felt pretty annoyed.
Better swap the power supply first; there was another close to hand. Same result...nothing. As a last resort I put it on the bench supply and it showed 60ma being drawn; then I remembered the tiny hole in the back panel just above the memory slot. Inserting a small pin I located the switch and held it down while powering up the Pipo; brilliant it came to life.
Worth remembering because the unit will appear completely dead.
Steve
Dead Pipo Resurrected
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Dead Pipo Resurrected
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Re: Dead Pipo Resurrected
Ummmm - I wish I'd known that!!
Had exactly the same problem 3 weeks ago and eventually after much agonising and hassle I posted mine back to gearbest in China - wouldn't be surprised if it is the last i see of it
Thanks for posting it - will help others in the future....
73
Noel
Had exactly the same problem 3 weeks ago and eventually after much agonising and hassle I posted mine back to gearbest in China - wouldn't be surprised if it is the last i see of it
Thanks for posting it - will help others in the future....
73
Noel