Motion Computing LE - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

In some Motion LE1600 tablet pcs, the AC adapter port becomes separated from the motherboard. It will charge in the convertible keyboard or docking station because the power comes from the USB connection (for the kb) or the dock connector (for the FlexDock). Motion used to fix this by repairing the solder joint but now they just replace the motherboard (very expensive). There are ways to solder this but the repair doesn't always last unless you have someone really good do it.

Hi Anonymous. Looking about, the manual for this system https://www.motioncomputing.com/downloads/User_Docs/LE1700/LE1700UserGuide_vista.pdf does not talk about how to reset the system. There is mention of a reset for a CL900 system by pressing the SAS, Battery Status, and Power buttons at the same time http://support.motioncomputing.com/kb/KnowledgebaseArticle10597.aspx?Keywords=LE1700+Reset I can't verify this will work on the 1700. Your most direct answer may come from calling the Motion Computing technical help line: 1-866-322-9783, option 9. 7am-8pm M-F CST Good Luck! D

https://www.motioncomputing.com/downloads/User_Docs/LE1700/LE1700UserGuide_vista.pdf Does this have what you are looking for?

If you want your problem solved then you should provide a detailed account of what is going on with the device.

you need to install the Wacom driver available from their site- if it's still available- I have a copy of their drivers if it is not on motion's site.

If the tablet is turning on, but not booting into your os then there is most likely a problem with the hard drive. If the computer doesn't turn on at all then the battery or charger may not work.

try a power adapter with higher amperage- 19 volts 3.5 or better amps works well, or you could have a loose power plug on the tablet, or a bad battery...

those are generic B.S. answers. The power switch is a flat tab that has two prongs on the rear side that interface a very small slide switch on the mother board. The mini slide switch has a plastic piece that sticks out about 3mm and the plastic part is unfortunately not very strong. the slide return spring may have become detached as well- this indicates major trauma to the slide switch in some way- and the repair is expensive because the parts are not readily available- hence the 400 price tag for a whole new board. Nowadays these tablets are dirt cheap. I'm guessing by how old this post is you have moved on to a newer tablet- if not I'll work with you to get it fixed- at a lot less as well.

this is a common problem on these le1700's. Can you hear the micro drive spinning up when you turn on the tablet? If you hear clicking the drive may have gone bad. If the drive is heard spinning up and doing normal whirr's and clicks it may be the connectors need to be reseated on the drive. Opening the panel for the drove and removing the 4 screws allows you access to the drive and the delicate ribbon cable attached to it. Carefully reseat the drive, or have a person that knows about zif (zero insertion force) drives reseat it for you. If it's still not working it's possible the cable itself went bad. ONLY OEM cables seem to work on these- the aftermarket ones are iffy. Also they type of drive seems to be important as well- Toshiba or Hitachi micro drives are o.k., but a micro ssd ziff seems to have less compatibility issues in my experience.

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The stylus has a AAAA (yes, QUAD-A) battery in the body of the stylus - if this is dead, then the digitizer won't recognize the pen. That sounds like what is happening - the batteries can be found at bigger Radio Shacks or ordered online.