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The TI-30 XS won't turn on
No matter what you do, you can't get the calculator to turn on.
The contrast of the screen is turned to low or off
If the calculator appears to be dead, there may be an easy fix. Before physically opening the device, make sure to check the contrast settings. The contrast may be set to zero or very low, giving the impression of a dead battery.
The battery is drained
If the TI-30 XS won't turn on outside in direct sunlight, the battery has most likely gone dead. Unfortunately, there is no way to charge the TI-30 XS, so the battery needs to be replaced.
The display has gone bad
If you have ruled out other options and the calculator still will not turn on, it is possible that the display has gone bad. The screen will need to be switched out for a new one.
The screen turns on, but quickly turns back off
Shortly after turning the calculator on, the screen will turn off.
The wiring is faulty
If the screen flashes on and then off, it is still getting power, just not enough. This problem may be due to bad wiring. If faulty wiring is the case, then the ribbon connection from the screen to the battery will have to be re-wired and re-soldered. This connection can be accessed after taking off the back panel of the calculator.
The battery is drained
The battery may be low if the screen turns on, but immediately turns off. If this is the case, the battery will have to be replaced.
The battery life is really short
Even when a new battery is put in the calculator, it seems to drain faster then usual.
The solar panel is no longer functioning
If you replaced the battery and it dies quickly, the solar panel used to charge the battery is most likely no longer working. Check to make sure there is nothing covering the front panel at the top preventing light from entering. If the solar panel is unobstructed, it will need to be replaced.
The buttons are sticky
The buttons won't bounce back quickly, or they don't bounce back up at all.
There is dirt in the keyboard
The buttons not bouncing up is most likely due to the presence of dirt or other items blocking the space the buttons move through. Try clearing the space by blowing compressed air on the keyboard.
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This calculator has been decent over a short period of time. However with minimal dropping and caressing of the fist, knee, and elbow it stopped operation. I am quite disappointed in this product and its overall performance in a highly competitive math environment. The versatility of this calculator is poor, it is not well suited for many landscapes. I tried to do my math in the pool like I always do with my previous Casio brand calculators and to my disappointment the TI-30X IIS, failed to preform in a similar way. In another case I was watching the film, 12 Years A Slave, and I was attempting to calculate the real world current GDP value of slavery in the present day. This was even more of a complete and utter disappointment than the pool incident. I hope that you will improve this product in all aspects and begin to actually care about the people you are presenting these terrible products to.
ALEC SIMMONS - Reply
This is a joke right?
Arne Cl -
The calculator froze. What do?
Pika Girl - Reply
Mine just did the same. Did you ever find a solution?
millieiei -
In my class, my TI 30X IIS always answers with 69 no matter the equation inputted. Also sometimes it will just add a 5 to the end of the answer. Why does this keep happening and how do I fix it?
Flamingo Man - Reply
below my blinker there is a 1 and a / and when i type the number fade as it goes farther
December Dawkins - Reply
Some of the cells in the screen are not turning on and sometimes are.
Adan Baldonado - Reply
I reset my TI-30XS multiview by clicking on+clear and it would not turn back on after I do that!
Andrew Tsang - Reply
Whenever I start off with a negative it’s put “ans” in front of it. Why?
connor - Reply
You’re most likely using the wrong negative button. At the bottom of the calculator, right under 3, theres (-) which is the negative sign. The other one is for subtraction.
Mara Bakes -
I am having a problem with my TI-30XS. First it won’t turn on unless I press the reset button. Then any time I try to do any sort of operation it will just die on me. Doesn’t seem like a battery issue because it doesn’t turn off right after I turn it on only after I try actually using it.
Leonardo Burity Filho - Reply
I need to see my square root answers in radical form but my calculator will only show them in decimal form, even when I toggle the answer key button and am in math print mode. Any tips on how to fix this or is my calculator broken?
Gwen - Reply
my TI-30XS is showing syntax error and not getting on. how do I fix it?
Sudha Balasubramanian - Reply
My TI-30XSis displaying syntax error when try to power on. how can I fix it?
Sudha Balasubramanian - Reply