1 (edited by zachninme 2007-02-28 12:07:28)

Topic: Strange Sound on Boot

I was using my Chumby, the screen was black and I couldn't bring up the control panel, so I assumed it was looking for the network (I was in a place that is on the edge of connection.) then I heard an odd, quick sound from it. Now, whenever I turn it on, The screen flashes white and then to black, accompanied by that strange sound.

The chumbilical is plugged in fully, so that isn't the issue, and its on wall power, not just the 9v battery.

EDIT:After shutting it off for awhile, it starts up again, but will this happen again?
EDIT2:But there was that" Oa" thing in the eyes, so I touched the screen, restarted to normal operation, and right before it rebooted, it made a high-pitched sound like it was going to explode tongue

Re: Strange Sound on Boot

I had the same problem, remove the battery and then try to boot on wall power.

Re: Strange Sound on Boot

The sound is consistent with running from a dying battery without AC.

It's *possible* that your power supply has died.