I was responding to your question about the rotation problem, not the
keyboard, which you indicated was being solved with a new one being shipped.
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"Rob H" <RobH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Anyone could have given this answer.... if you knew TC1000 you'd know that
> the keyboard is not part of a case or can be opened easily.
>
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> Usually, Rob, if there's something like that going on there is a hardware
>> issue which we can't resolve. There might be a loose connection, and
>> attempting to open the case might invalidate your warranty. I would tell
>> them the behavior is unacceptable, and send the unit back for their
>> repair
>> techs to examine and fix.
>> --
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx
>> In memory of a true friend, Windows MVP Alex Nichol
>>
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "Rob H" <RobH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:936EF598-95CC-427A-85AD-B330232BD292@microsoft.com...
>> > HP claims that they never heard of this. Support at HP had me install
>> > battery
>> > mgt patches and a BIOS update that did not work.
>> >
>> > Does anyone familiar with Windows XP Tablet edition know of any
>> > settings
>> > or
>> > modifications that can be set for what happens when the Tablet is
>> > rotated
>> > on
>> > the keyboard swivel?
>> >
>> > Chris H- any guess?
>> >
>> > "Rob H" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hello-
>> >>
>> >> My tablet is the Compaq TC1000.
>> >>
>> >> There are two problems that I am encountering:
>> >>
>> >> 1. When the tablet/screen is rotated on the keyboard 180 degrees, then
>> >> rotated back to normal position, the PC will restart instead of
>> >> remaining
>> >> on.
>> >> I have reloaded the Mode Service a couple of times. I have removed
>> >> recent
>> >> programs in hopes of fixing this.
>> >>
>> >> What can I do to fix this?
>> >>
>> >> 2. The lower left and center back of the tablet becomes very hot when
>> >> running either on battery or when plugged in.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I have contacted HP support and they are sending a new keyboard to me.
>> >> However, I am still thinking that a software control is causing
>> >> problem
>> >> 1.
>> >>
>> >> Please advise.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Thanks!
>> >>
>> >> Rob Huston
>> >>
>>
>>
>>