Why not jam the switch down or, for the more adventurous, solder a jumper
across it?


"JohnDeRosa" wrote in message
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One comment based on a IPaq model 2215 so may not relate to your 4700.

The battery cover of the 2215 must be in place for the unit to power
up. The difference between "in place" and "not in place" could be
used for microscopic scientific measurements. I had the cover come
loose (ever so slightly) in flight and the unit powered off, which was
a lot of fun (not). Took me a while to figure out what was going on.
There is a small tab on the battery cover that pushes a switch telling
the unit life is good. Of course this tab often breaks. Of course a
replacement cover is difficult and expensive to come by. Fix =
gaffers tape on the cover. I never understood what they were trying
to protect me from. I suppose the lithium battery but sheez.

Am I bitter? Nah. I switched to an Oudie!

YMMV.

- John