14 DAY TRIAL // The Lenovo IdeaTab A2109 is a tablet that was launched back in 2012, which proved to be quite popular along customers.
The device arrived with a 9-inch display and offered 1280 x 720 pixel resolution (163ppi) while drawing power from a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor fitted with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD card).
Lenovo isn’t offering the tablet anymore from its official shop, but those who wouldn't mind grabbing the 2012 slate might still find it with some third-party re-sellers, if they’re lucky.
Anyway, ever since November of last year, users of the device writing on the official Lenovo Community have been complaining that the tablet won’t turn on and the battery doesn't charge.
The thread is a pretty long one and several fixes have been provided by owners eager to resolve the issue, but they seemingly don’t work for everybody.
Anyway, one functional workaround involves trying to charge the tablet with the same USB cable used for its HTC Desire. But if you don’t have something like that lying around the house, one of our readers might have the solution for you.
Take into consideration that the tablet did not experience any charging issues until one day the A2109 suddenly stopped working.
1. The first step involves removing the SD cover and taking out the SD card. You’ll have to unscrew the two little screws you will spot there.
2. Carefully pry off the back, with a thin screwdriver to slide around the edge of the cover (do this very carefully).
3. When inside, locate the largest ribbon cable. The cable brings power from a small button battery or capacitor which among other things keeps the date correct when the tablet is off.
You have to disconnect this cable for a few minutes, so the date will be rest. Be careful when you remove the cable and use your fingernails to lift up the black “bar” on the connector when doing so. The black bar will swivel up, so the cable will become loose and you’ll be able to pull it out.
4. After 3 minutes slide the cable back into the connector and hold it there while the “black bar” is closed.
5. Now try turning the tablet on. In all possibility, it should be able to do so and all your apps are still there. However, you will have to re-set the date.
So there you have it, if you’re handy with wires and comfortable in taking the tablet apart, you could try and see if this fix works for you.
Thanks to our reader Michael101 who provided the tip!