Re: [iPAQ] 3835 BRICK NIGHTMARE - opinions please!

From: Florian Boor <florian.boor_at_kernelconcepts.de>
Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2004 10:59:12 +0100

Hallo,

Dave wrote:
> In the beginning...
> -----------------------------
> I installed Linux (It was rad), but I wanted to restore WindowsCE.
> I began the file transfer process with the serial connection.
> During the re-flashing of the ROM there was an error.
> While I still had a software connection I typed >reboot (stupid me!)
> The unit then prompted me with "refreshing display" then "disconnecting display" or something to this effect.
> The image of the Linux penguin faded away very slow, then the unit never started up again. I tried all different hard resets to no avail! :-( It's a black screen, and the unit won't recharge either.

it does not seem like you bricked it. It looks like linux boot fails very soon after
starting the kernel. You should have access to the bootloader using the serial console and
try reflashing again. If you have trouble with this try to press the center key of the
joypad while you reset the device.

Greetings

Florian

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