Natasha Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Hi electronic geeks. Me again.......your favourite dummy......sigh. Installed new rechargeable batteries in base unit (includes answering machine) plus 2 other units (talking only). But now, one of the separate units keeps coming up "blank" and doesn't work. Have tried removing batteries, rolling them around a moment, and putting back. Pretends to work for about 3 minutes. Then dead again. Connections to back of unit to power all OK and so is the power plug in the wall. Thought it MIGHT be place where base and unit fit together (power source). Have cleaned as best I can with alcohol and Q-tip. Worked for a very short time. Now dead again. Cannot remember how old this set is, but at least 9 years. (KX-TG4133 )Is this set toast? OR is there a magician out there for me? Thanks in advance.☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, Natasha said: Hi electronic geeks. Me again.......your favourite dummy......sigh. Installed new rechargeable batteries in base unit (includes answering machine) plus 2 other units (talking only). But now, one of the separate units keeps coming up "blank" and doesn't work. Have tried removing batteries, rolling them around a moment, and putting back. Pretends to work for about 3 minutes. Then dead again. Connections to back of unit to power all OK and so is the power plug in the wall. Thought it MIGHT be place where base and unit fit together (power source). Have cleaned as best I can with alcohol and Q-tip. Worked for a very short time. Now dead again. Cannot remember how old this set is, but at least 9 years. (KX-TG4133 )Is this set toast? OR is there a magician out there for me? Thanks in advance.☺️ Have you tried placing the problem handset in the charger base of one of the other handsets and visa versa? That will at least tell you if the problem is the base or the handset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted November 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 Thank you ML. Yes. Mixed results 😒 Sometimes it works.... others not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 Our base doesn’t have batteries. Electric. Cordless phone has batteries. Replaced them once. Sometimes if it doesn’t charge good use a pencil eraser and rub back and forth on the bottom portable phone metal connection to the base and it will get off any ozone or whatever on the base connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 Had the same problem with a set somewhat older than yours. Finally gave up and got new set from Amazon MX. Actually 1 for VOIP[vtec] and another for local[at&t],both reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted November 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 1 hour ago, sm1mex said: Our base doesn’t have batteries. Electric. Cordless phone has batteries. Replaced them once. Sometimes if it doesn’t charge good use a pencil eraser and rub back and forth on the bottom portable phone metal connection to the base and it will get off any ozone or whatever on the base connectors. My wrong wording? All 3 (base plus 2 others) have batteries within the portable units, and electric connection from power plug to base they each sit on. Pencil eraser.... nada. Sandpaper nada. REALLY don't want to buy a whole new set. Guess I'll get on the Panasonic IF I can find a number (Skype) and see how I can buy a single.... or if that's a viable option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Natasha said: My wrong wording? All 3 (base plus 2 others) have batteries within the portable units, and electric connection from power plug to base they each sit on. Pencil eraser.... nada. Sandpaper nada. REALLY don't want to buy a whole new set. Guess I'll get on the Panasonic IF I can find a number (Skype) and see how I can buy a single.... or if that's a viable option. Both Amazon mx&us have singles but it must be compatible with your base unit. Been there,done that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted November 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2021 Thanks all. Found "singles" but none for my model, and individually they're too darn expensive! Gave up and bought a new set last night.... Amazon Mx. But only after wading thru' many offerings that were rebuilt, or new ones that seem to "link" to one's cellphone..... NOT..... and to include Bluetooth......not useful to me since I don't have any blue teeth, only slightly dingy used-to-be white ones 😉 Set was actually pretty hard to find, but got a little extra discount so happy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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