I-Mate PDA2k Freezng problem

[darkevil]

Hi there im have just brought a second hand i-mate pda2k and it is having problems with locking up. i have tried updating to WM 5 which still had same problem. i down graded back to 2003SE problem still occurs.

it happens randomly but so far longest it has been without crashing is about 10 min.

its very frustrating can some one please tell me if its something they have heard of or come across.

are there any tools to diagnose memory or things like that for PDA's?

Thanks

[darkevil]

Any ideads at all. anything?

[mwheeler2]

You got this second-hand... Any chance the previous owner over-clocked it? If the device has had heat-related damage to either the memory or the processor... it is cumulative, permanent and irreversible.

If the problem is a loose connector, assembly or component, then you may find that the connection separates as the unit warms up... then regains contact as the unit cools. This is common in PC's and anything else with interconnected components in a thermally dynamic environment (wide temperature changes).

If you have the means, open up your PDA, look at all ribbon connectors, micro-caps, etc. for obvious damage (discoloration, breaks, disconnects, etc.). If there is no obvious culprit, you may have an issue that requires professional attention... in which case, you'll have better luck buying another unit on eBay.

Hope this helps,

Mick...

[darkevil]

Hey thanks for the info. I have jsut sent the unit away for be evaluated for cost of repairs, are they really that expensive to fix?

[mwheeler2]

If you have the unit repaired at a factory authorized shop and they charge the full hourly rate, then yes, it would be cheaper to purchase this on eBay.

However, if you get lucky and the problem is obvious and easy to repair (short bench time)... then the repair will be cheaper. Be sure to get an estimate before authorizing the work.

GSM units are $400US new-in-box and you can find them all day on eBay... Compare this to your repair estimate. If for whatever reason you opt to purchase another unit in lieu of the repair... be sure to keep the malfunctioning unit for parts. Or sell it on eBay to a geek like me...

Later,

Mick...

[darkevil]

Thank for the advice, now i just have to wait for the techs to evaluate it. fingers crossed for a cheap fix.