On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 10:01 AM, Xavier Bestel <xavier.bestel@xxxxxxx> wrote: > Jonathan Hudson: >> I had a problem on the N800 rebooting frequently on charger. >> Eventually, I discovered it was one particular charger, charging from an >> alternate charger or a USB charger gave a stable machine. > > > Jean-Christian de Rivaz: >> I have observed the same things with my N810 too. The problem go more >> end more worse with the time, to the point where it reboot every 3 to >> 5 >> minutes. I then inspected the battery and see that it shape is not >> completely flat anymore but have some difference in the height of his >> main surfaces. It's very noticeable by passing the finger along the >> surface. >> >> I have buy a new battery and then my N810 work now like a new one. > > > Mark: >> It's part of the instability of the OS. If it's been a long time since >> you've reflashed and/or have lots of apps and data installed it will >> do that. A clean reflash will probably fix it. I haven't been able to >> identify any particular app as a culprit. I recently reflashed my N800 >> that was having that and other power issues (as well as some other >> even more serious ones), and it's working fine now. This time around >> I'm only reinstalling the apps I use a lot, although some of the >> idiotic dependency issues are forcing the install of some things I >> don't want or need... > > > How nice .. 1 problem, 3 different causes and solutions :) > > Xav > But there should be clues to indicate or rule out which is the most likely cause/solution. 1) If it's the battery, there should be other indications like poor battery life and the mentioned physical changes. 2) If it's a charger, that's extremely easy to test and the plan of action is obvious. 3) In my case, even a brand new battery didn't help, and the original Nokia charger didn't solve the problem. The reflash did. Mark _______________________________________________ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@xxxxxxxxx https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
