MIO 168 charge/sync connection...again!

Boluwd · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 10

I have received the MIO 168 off a friend who has not used the product for a very long time. When I insert the charge/sync cable to charge from mains, none of the "charge/activity" lights come on. The PDA works off the mains and will connect with the Microsoft active sync v 4.5. I have left the unit to charge for several hours but as soon as I disconnect the cable, the PDA goes dead.

As the product is beyond warranty, I have opened the back and close inspection does not reveal any breakages. Could it be that the battery is just totally dead and will not charge? I am thinking of investing in a new battery, but before I spend £20 I would really like to confirm that the charging unit is still ok. Otherwise the new battery will be shortlived.
The battery status program starts with a small red band followed by a shortlived green band of around 40% followed by a blue band extending 100%.
Should I risk the £20 and try a new battery or can someone confirm whether no lights on the PDA during charge means the product is destined for the bin?

dabut · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:11 pm Post subject:

it is worth getting a new battery to try before binning it and a lot cheaper than your quote if you look here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mitac-Mio-168-Yakumo-Delta-300-Battery-1800mAh-PDA_W0QQitemZ130094734521QQcategoryZ75446QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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philip4242 · Regular Visitor Joined: May 26, 2004 Posts: 123

Just a thought, Boluwd ...

Have you checked that the battery switch on the rear of the Mio 168 is in the 'ON' position ?

Otherwise, the battery probably won't charge, and the PDA will definitely go dead when the mains power is removed.

If the battery has been discharged for a long time (weeks/months), it may need a 24-hour charge to recover - or it might never recover, at all !

Also, there's a possibility that the tiny connector on the end of the cable from the fold-down GPS 'aerial' may have disconnected from its socket on the PDA motherboard (it certainly did when I replaced the battery in my own Mio 168 clone !).

Whilst this wouldn't affect the battery charging, it might cause some consternation, once you get the battery sorted !
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Boluwd · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 10

Thanks dabut & philip4242 for your replies. I have ordered a new battery from the ebay link, still waiting for it to be delivered (Easter holidays etc).

Yes, the "on/off" switch at rear was in the on position. I'll put it on charge again tonight to see if a longer period is required. It's just that no lights appear at all during the charging process.

Will keep everyone posted!

richyp · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 15, 2007 Posts: 6

I've been experiencing the exact same problem with my 168 and it seems to be a very common problem with the early batches, something to do with the sync connector breaking of the pda motherboard. My problem came about 3-4 days out of warranty (sods law!) and i'm chasing up the retailer through the sales of goods act 1979.

Boluwd · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 10

New battery now installed and all is well. A word of caution to anyone thinking of buying the 1800mAh, they are a shade thicker than the standard issue battery. Therefore it's a tight fit in the case and they can cause pressure points on the screen.

wickerman · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 29, 2005 Posts: 6

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