Finally an HP-41CV owner

[rprosperi]

(07-28-2021 09:59 AM)Steve Simpkin Wrote:  Try turning it on while pressing the top and bottom halves together. That is often another verification that the posts are broken.

An easy way to try Steve's advice:

1. Put the 41 on a table

2. Press firmly on the left (near the "X") and right (near the "3") outer edges with one hand

3. While holding these down, press [ON] with the other hand

It will likely power-on and if so, this confirms it's a post repair job.