Please HELP! Problem with my TI-83 Plus?

Question

Does anyone happen to know any troubleshooting methods. I haven't used my calc since May, today I turned it on and it flashed some jibberish then turned off. Now every time I turn it shows some random numbers and letters then when I press any key it shuts off. I changed the batteries and it still does it. Is there any hope to save my calculator?????!!

Answer 1

Use the software for the calculator to reset the calculator

Also the TI website has some FAQs on how to reset.

Answer 2

You might just leave the batteries out for a day or so and then try to turn it on w/o batteries in.

Also, if there is a backup battery (to keep any stored memory while your other batteries are being changed or are dead), you want to take that out if possible.  Might need to unscrew it to get it out.

Once the memory clears out it might go back to normal.

You might check out TI's website for troubleshooting tips:

www.TI.com

Hope that helps,

David

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Answer 3

try resetting your calculator

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