10-12-2005, 06:33 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2003
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The blinking bluetooth light is driving me crazy
On my ipaq 1945 (a few years old but still works good), whenever I connect via bluetooth the light blinks blue. The blinking is really annoying especially in dim lit rooms.
Is there a registry hack or something to stop it from blinking and just remain solid? Or maybe just turn it off all together? I know it is there to remind you to turn it off to save power, but it is really irritating.
side: its bothered me since I bought the device, but just now I decided to see if there was anything I can do about it.
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10-12-2005, 08:01 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Duct tape 
I really don't recall any software solution to this. It is brought up periodically though, so you are not alone. |
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10-12-2005, 08:44 PM
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Contributing Editor
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See the discussion here (and the older one linked from Ed's post). The current consensus seems to be black electrical tape. 
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10-12-2005, 10:28 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2003
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dang. I'm a software writter. Maybe I can come up with a hack or something, if it isn't all hardware controlled. I thought about pulling the thing apart and just disconnecting the LED.
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10-13-2005, 06:39 AM
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Swami
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Duct tape
I really don't recall any software solution to this. It is brought up periodically though, so you are not alone. |
Yes, AFAIK it's impossible to deactivate the LED in the 1940/2210 series in software (thru the Registry), unlike in the hx4700.
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10-13-2005, 04:24 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Originally Posted by Menneisyys
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Duct tape
I really don't recall any software solution to this. It is brought up periodically though, so you are not alone. |
Yes, AFAIK it's impossible to deactivate the LED in the 1940/2210 series in software (thru the Registry), unlike in the hx4700. |
I didn't know you could do it on any PPC. Could you post the reg hack for the 4700? Might be a similar fix in other PPCs, though I'm sure you are right about the 1940/2210 and probably 4155/4355. |
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10-16-2005, 04:26 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Originally Posted by Sven
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Originally Posted by Menneisyys
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Originally Posted by Sven
Duct tape
I really don't recall any software solution to this. It is brought up periodically though, so you are not alone. |
Yes, AFAIK it's impossible to deactivate the LED in the 1940/2210 series in software (thru the Registry), unlike in the hx4700. |
I didn't know you could do it on any PPC. Could you post the reg hack for the 4700? Might be a similar fix in other PPCs, though I'm sure you are right about the 1940/2210 and probably 4155/4355. |
1. Open up your favorite registry editor and go to
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\BWLEDMgr
2. Inside the BWLEDMgr keyfolder is a string called "Dll"
3. Rename that to, say, "xDll" (its name can be anything) then do a soft reset. That should take out the blue led.
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10-16-2005, 10:22 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Why do you guys hate LED so much? :mecry: :mecry: Seriously, I love them!!! All shiny, sparkly, and.......
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10-19-2005, 05:56 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Yeah, makes my 2210 easier to find in the dark .. just like my phone
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