Subject: Re: radio won't power on via battery - how I resolved it.
Newsgroups: gmane.recreation.radio.hardware.kenwood.th-f6a
Date: 2008-04-26 19:20:50 GMT (10 weeks, 3 hours and 51 minutes ago)
On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 1:09 PM, Fred <glenndriech@...> wrote: > 'Tis likely the dreaded power socket contact problem. > > When you disconnect the charger plug, a little socket > contact doesn't fully re-make. If due to crud or > oxidation, a touch of switch cleaner and a careful > prod with a cocktail stick can help. > That's my bet too. Make sure your tool is non-conductive. Because if you short the center pin with the contact for the outside sleeve (which is just about impossible to not do) you'll short the battery and blow an internal fuse. And if you blow the fuse you'll have to send it out for repair, unless you are comfortable with SMD soldering. ------------------------------------