TI Inspire CAS Calculator Question

[RazzMeTazz]

Hi,

So I've had my TI Inspire CAS Calculator for about a year now and suddenly today it didn't turn on and I had to press the reset button at the back, to get it to finally turn on.

I was wondering if others experience this problem? Is it a big deal, should I get a new one?
I just don't want it to fail me in  SAC or the exam :l

And in case it did, I was wondering would teachers provide you with another one?

Thanks!

[pi]

I can't answer your technical question, but I know that if it happens in the exam, it's pretty much bad luck. VCAA doesn't have to provide you with a replacement (whether that be batteries, calculator, etc.).

Your school may be more flexible.

[The General]

Similar thing happened to me in a SAC last year (Unit 1 & 2..phew!)

I was inputting matrices and suddenly, the screen froze. Had to reset it to get it to work again. My school wasn't very lenient either, didn't give me extra time nor a replacement calc.

Hasn't happened since. I guess you just have to ride your luck. It can happen to anyone, at anytime. I don't think you should be worried, just make sure you charge it and take care of it.

[fred42]

If this is the colour calculator, try unscrewing the back and removing the flat rectangular battery. Leave it out for about a minute and replace.