ipaq 2200 battery won't charge

gixer750 · #1 (**permalink**) 25-05-2009, 09:38 PM

hi,

I tried charging my IPAQ 2200 battery in both my desktop cradle and my car cradle - no LED flashes and the battery won't charge.
My desktop cradle also has an aux battery slot so I tried placing the battery there with no success (aux battery led is off).
I assumed it's a battery problem - so I tried the above with a new battery - same grim outcome.

The cradle is connected to a 5V AC/DC adapter.

any insights?

Thanks.

**getsurfers** · #2 (**permalink**) 25-05-2009, 10:42 PM

Sounds like a battery to me as well.

gixer750 · #3 (**permalink**) 25-05-2009, 11:27 PM

the new battery doesn't charge, and the old battery doesn't charge.

What is the pin out of the battery (4 terminals)?

can I charge directly - outside the cradle?

***Martin Laverty*** · #4 (**permalink**) 26-05-2009, 12:42 PM

Does it charge when the PDA is connected directly to the AC charger or USB cable?

gixer750 · #5 (**permalink**) 26-05-2009, 02:24 PM

none of the conventional charging techniques work - AC charger ot USB.

Does anyone have a link to the cradle circuit schematics - I think there might be something wrong there.

**getsurfers** · #6 (**permalink**) 26-05-2009, 07:27 PM

When using USB charging, have you set the PDA to slow charge via USB or fast?

Is the socket on the base of the PDA 100% dirt/debris free? On all pins?