Actually, I used a large paperclip to attempt to slightly pull the contacts out a bit. The batteries are in and the bp is working. I just hope it stays that way. I don't know why the manufacturer did not put clips on with more spring than the current ones they used.
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Your battery contacts are probably bent. Either get a handy man you know to straighten them, or send it back to APHAt 08:24 AM 6/7/2007, Tim Snyder wrote:Hi All,Some time ago I read on the list that the weakest point of the current book port was that the battern connectors sometimes give trouble. Well, I thought, "I hope that never happens to me." Well, recently, the book port has been losing power. I have had to remove the battery cover and move the batteries back and forth or sometimes replacing them, meaning taking the same ones out and putting them back in again. My concern about returning the BP to APH is that they could do something that helps for a while, but if this is a chronic problem, what's to keep it from happening six months later? I certainly can't afford to pay a repair bill every 3 6 or 12 months just to fix a chronic problem that may be a fault in the original manufacture of the product. Perhaps the manufacturer, I know it was not APH, should have made a better, more tight, battery well to begin with. Has anyone figured out a way to solve this chronic problem. I thought that Phil especially might have a suggestion since he is a handyman. I know this is off-topic, but he's got a great program called the Blind Handyman on ACBradio that is well worth a listen.Thanks for any suggestions anyone has. And I certainly know that returning the unit to APH is an option.Tim the ----- Original Message ----- From: "PAMELA RADER" <PRADER@xxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 8:54 AM Subject: [bookport] Re: convering audio Cds to Mp3I use a program called CD Extractor, which you can find by doing a Google search. Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307parakeet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 06/03/07 07:23PM >>>Does anyone have a good software program to convert your CDs in to MP3 so they will work on the Book Port. I am currently working with Smart CD Ripper and am having some problems. I have sent an email to there technical support center, and if I can get things figured out, I will let you know.-- No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.11/837 - Release Date: 6/6/2007 2:03 PMSandy Licht Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you," says the Lord.
