Classmate Dead

[Mark McLeod]

Here are two other non-power related symptoms to look for if the power LED on top (immediately to the left of the battery LED) is coming on okay:

1) The screen never lights up even with the 2go logo. Power LED on top comes on when the Classmate is booted, and the caps lock and num lock will blink once or stay on (the cap/num lock LEDs don't mean anything other than that your keyboard is properly connected and is getting power).

Cause: No memory - check and reseat the memory card behind the access panel underneath the Classmate. It's the card on the right side of the compartment. It is connected via a card slot.

2) The 2go logo appears on the screen, but screen readout stops after listing a "Media test failure".

Cause: The disk-on-a-chip is disconnected. Check behind the access panel underneath the Classmate. It's the card screwed down on the left side of the compartment and is connected by a ribbon cable. There's a tiny black clamp that flips up to release and down to secure the ribbon cable.