Gp2x Constantly Shuts Down

[fmaanimefreak]

I just got a gp2x from play-asia and after about 2 days i dropped it from about 3 feet or so.

Ever since the 2x has been shutting down everytime i make a sudden movement, andfor some reason, just to turn it on, I have to hold it upside down.

I think that it's because the betteries are loose, because i just tried holding the batteries in place while shaking the 2x, and nothing happened.

Is this a problem with gp2xs in general? or is it just because I dropped mine?

Also, is there any way to fix it?

 

[Iorgy77]

It's definately because you dropped it.

 

[greenmikey]

Try straightening your battery connectors

 

[bacteria]

The connectors on the batteries can be easily bent a bit to give a better connection. If this doesn't help, you must have dislodged some of the internal electronics; which is more serious.

 

[Fishbong]

http://www.gp32x.de/board/index.php?showtopic=31472
You could have done a search.

 

[___]

If you dislodged something, you might be able to send it in to somebody to repair it for you. Maybe EvilDragon will do that if you pay a little money... or if you are good at soldering, you can do that yourself. Hopefully it`s just a problem of the battery connectors.

 

[Vynx]

Dropping the GP2X easily bends the connectors for the batteries. They need to be bent back outwards so the batteries fit in tightly.

 

[fmaanimefreak]

ok, so i just bent the connectors and everything works fine now. i was worried i would have to send it back to play-asia, ty.