New pinetab2 - can't charge it
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(02-19-2025, 06:57 AM)biketool Wrote:
(02-18-2025, 07:30 AM)tmhorne Wrote:
(02-17-2025, 12:36 PM)biketool Wrote:
(02-16-2025, 01:09 PM)tmhorne Wrote:
(02-13-2025, 05:53 AM)biketool Wrote: what OS did you install or is it still on a test os?

I'm using the pre-installed Dactnix Arch linux.

(02-13-2025, 12:11 PM)tophneal Wrote: Is the charger plugged into the USBC port furthest from the power/volume buttons?

Yes, it is plugged into the one furthest from the power button, labeled "USB/PD".
But it does not charge.

I tried uploading pictures, but it says they're too large.

Here are some links to the images:

Plugged-in, but still discharging:
http://matthorne.info/wp-content/uploads...222411.jpg

The AC adapter - it works with other devices and has the correct amperage and voltage (and wattage if you multiply those together).
http://matthorne.info/wp-content/uploads...248662.jpg

The bottom port - the USB/PD port.
http://matthorne.info/wp-content/uploads...018972.jpg

I am sure you have tried this, but do you have another USB-C cable to try?
(edit) and if you plug it into a Linux machine does it show up on lsusb?
(edit2) Since the keyboard/case interfaces via a USB docking port can you try removing the case?

Yes, I have tried a different cable and also a different adapter. Same result.

Plugging the tablet into another linux machine to see if it shows up on lsusb? No, I have not. I can try that when I get home from work this afternoon.

Another data point: I played with it last night until the battery died. Then I plugged it in and went to bed and it charged up to 20% overnight. If I look at the battery graph, though, it doesn't look like it charged. Maybe it was just hot when it said 0% and shut down? The graph says it went down to 20 and stayed there. There's definitely something wrong. 

Keyboard/case: 
I plugged it in with a new adapter and cord that I know work elsewhere. Nothing.
I just removed it from the keyboard/case and plugged it in and it started charging and it even made a "brrring" sound.
I removed the cable, put it back in the case, then re-plugged it in and it started charging. While in the case, it did not make the sound.

So I'm at a total loss. There's definitely a short somewhere and I don't think it's the cable.

the kb case works though? lights up, types, and moves cursor?
I wonder if the other 20% overnight charge is a backup flat battery slow charge mode, have to look at the charge controller data sheet.

Yeah, the keyboard and mouse work when I have it positioned correctly.
I have to make sure it's pushed back all the way and it works.

After I followed your advice and removed it from the keyboard case yesterday, it charged fully in just under 4 hours.

I'll run it down a bit and try to charge it again tonight.
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New pinetab2 - can't charge it - by tmhorne - 02-11-2025, 09:30 PM
RE: New pinetab2 - can't charge it - by biketool - 02-13-2025, 05:53 AM
RE: New pinetab2 - can't charge it - by tmhorne - 02-16-2025, 01:09 PM
RE: New pinetab2 - can't charge it - by biketool - 02-17-2025, 12:36 PM
RE: New pinetab2 - can't charge it - by tmhorne - 02-18-2025, 07:30 AM
RE: New pinetab2 - can't charge it - by biketool - 02-19-2025, 06:57 AM
RE: New pinetab2 - can't charge it - by tmhorne - 02-19-2025, 08:33 AM
RE: New pinetab2 - can't charge it - by biketool - Yesterday, 12:33 AM
RE: New pinetab2 - can't charge it - by tophneal - 02-13-2025, 12:11 PM
RE: New pinetab2 - can't charge it - by biketool - 02-13-2025, 03:18 PM

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