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HP48GX on button broke Message #1 Posted by Dennis de Held on 26 Aug 2004, 1:47 p.m. Hi, The 'on' button on my 48GX is broke. It only works when I press it really hard. And I'm not to keen on doing that. Does anybody know where I can have it fixed (in the Netherlands) or how I can repair it myself ? Thanks !

Re: HP48GX on button broke Message #2 Posted by Brian on 2 Sept 2004, 8:14 a.m., in response to message #1 by Dennis de Held I have recently experienced exactly as you have described. I understand that HP no longer supports this device. Is this a common problem? In any case, I too would like some feed back as to the best solution to a fix. Thanks in advance, Brian

Re: HP48GX on button broke Message #3 Posted by Ron Ross on 2 Sept 2004, 8:36 a.m., in response to message #2 by Brian fixthatcalc.com would be the easiest solution. There is a relatively easy work around, press above the first and second soft menu keys at the top while turning on the ON button. 95% of the time this is what allows you to turn on your calculator. Details on why are found elsewhere on the forum. Also not a hard fix, but the company above can probably do a prettier job.

Re: HP48GX on button broke Message #4 Posted by Brian on 2 Sept 2004, 9:06 a.m., in response to message #2 by Brian After reading further forum questions, I found the answer to my 48's issue, please see: "Re: How to cook an HP without putting it in the microwave" Apparently it is a compression connection issue. Does anyone have a resonable fix for this besides using a C-clamp to maintain pressure on the unit?

Re: HP48GX on button broke Message #5 Posted by David Smith on 2 Sept 2004, 6:19 p.m., in response to message #4 by Brian I have fixed similar problems in the HP42 and HP48 machines by removing all the covers and dropping the machine in an ultrasonic cleaner filled with distilled water. I then drain out the machine shake it well, repeat everything three times, then dry the machine for a couple of days in an oven on low (or in a hot car with the machine out of direct sun).

Re: HP48GX on button broke Message #6 Posted by Randy Sloyer on 2 Sept 2004, 10:11 p.m., in response to message #2 by Brian AFAIK - The current HP policy on GX support is that anything less than three years old is elgible for an exchange unit at a cost that is slightly less than the original retail price. I would suggest contacting them directly through their 800 number for the latest information

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