The screen on my axim x5 won't light up i've tried the brightness and power settings but to no avail. A hard reset doesn't help either, could anyone suggest anything? Thanks Andy
Holding down the record button on these units turns the backlight on and off, since this is hardware controlled you should try this first. If you've performed a hard reset and held down record then this is most likely a physical fault, check with Dell to find out your warranty status and find out about the availability of replacement parts.
LOL! Dell largely work script based, in other words the call agents don't actually know anything they just read you questions from they're computer and tick boxes on screen based on your answers. When Dell went script based years ago every one said it would be the end of them but they still sell (admittedly good products) as easily as they ever did.
Anyway, if it worked once try it again, you may find it's a simple logic problem, also try brightness control mow that it has flashed on.
And one last possible fix, since you've hard reset anyway you either have a backup of your data or a blank Pocket PC so:
Remove both the main battery and the backup battery ***this will destroy ALL your personal data on the device*** so back up any personal data first. With both removed hold down the Power (on) button for 30 seconds (time it, it will seem to take forever) to reset the chip-set, then reinsert both batteries and try it again.
Sorry, that line should read: 'also try brightness control NOW that it has flashed on' not "also try brightness control mow that it has flashed on". :-)
Yes, I actually am dyslexic.
No problem, hope it gets sorted.
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The screen flashed on then went off again. So it may something to do with this. Thanks for your response, you seem to know more than Dell themselves as i have phoned them and they did not suggest this!!!
Thanks
Andy
Thanks for trying but i think it must be pregnated (polite way of saying it). I will try to get it repaired.
the light will not light up
Same Problem..Light went out today and don't know how to turn back on.
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