Problem charging MZ-N10

[BrianMcGee]

Hi - I got a Sony MZ-N10 a few years back, and haven't used it much since, but would like to use it now! So I plugged it into the charger cradle, and got the message "Charging --min" for about 5 seconds, but then the message disappeared and the red light went off.

Is it charging, or have I a problem? Or has my MiniDisc player a problem? ;-)

[bobt]

Hi - I got a Sony MZ-N10 a few years back, and haven't used it much since, but would like to use it now! So I plugged it into the charger cradle, and got the message "Charging --min" for about 5 seconds, but then the message disappeared and the red light went off.

Is it charging, or have I a problem? Or has my MiniDisc player a problem? ;-)

Try taking the battery out and cleaning both ends so they are shiny, then very carefully, clean the contacts inside the unit that the battery contacts t. If that doesn't work, you may need a new battery. You may have to leave it charging a while to see if it holds.

Good luck

Bob

[Avrin]

It's not that easy to take the battery out of the N10.

But it looks like there is a problem. The battery is either already dead, or is discharged beyond the level at which the unit is able to detect it. In both cases it needs replacement.

[paperclip]

I've sucessfully revived 2 MZ-N10's that had the same problem. The previous owner gave me this tip:

With the unit OUT of the cradle, play a disc. While playing, place unit into cradle. Worked for mine, however I have no illusions that they both really need new batteries. (I can record just over 1 MD in SP mode through the optical cable before they conk out). If anyone know if a source for the batteries let me know. I guess I'd even pay $40 per, if they are new and hold a decent charge, that is if I could find them...