Tungsten t5 hard reset w/ out power button?

Question

My tungsten t5 palm was purchased used a few days ago. There was no problems when I purchased it, but somehow my elite-super-uber computer recognized it as a "threat" and destroyed some very important programs/files that I know absoluty NOTHING about. Anyways, now using my touch screen is a chore, and it takes a very forceful tap to access the menus, which is followed by a very very long lag. Is there ANY way to reset this to factory defaults without using the power button? my power button was broken when i bought it

Answer 1

Welcome to the Palm Support Community,fonzzz!
Do NOT apply too much pressure on the touch screen...
It may damage the digitizer!!!
To hard reset your Palm without your Power Button,
download and run this PRC :
http://www.palmpowerups.com/file/HardReset.prc
It even has a 10 second delay in case you accidentally
activate it...
And to reset your Palm T5 to it's factory defaults,read on:
Zero Out Reset
Tungsten T5
Treo 650 only
A zero out reset will return a device to its factory-fresh state. When done correctly, it completely rewrites your device's internal memory with zeros and ones, ensuring that any data is expunged. It should be used only if you want all information completely obliterated (example: you're selling your handheld, or you're sending it in for repair, and want to protect your privacy).
Tungsten E2 note: a hard reset (above) produces the same results as a zero out reset - completely rewrites data on internal memory. No need to perform the steps below.
Warning: A zero out reset will erase everything on your device. All your data will be removed, and formats, preferences and other settings are restored to their factory default settings. Don't perform a zero out reset unless you want to eradicate everyting.
HotSync note: Some third-party applications change the way your device backs up data. Other third-party applications do not back up data. If you have third-party software on your device, please contact the developer to learn what components are backed up during a HotSync operation, and if HotSync conduits are altered. Any data not backed up will be lost.
Method One (Tungsten T5 only)
This method works only with a Tungsten T5. It does not work with a Treo 650; for Treo 650, use Method Two, below.
If you've set a password on your device, any hard reset will automatically become a zero out reset. With this method, you'll enter a password and then perform a hard reset.
On your handheld, launch the Prefs application. Under General, select Security.
If the Password box says "Unassigned," tap the box and create a password for your handheld.
With the password set, perform a hard reset.
You may see a screen that says "Reformatting in progress. This may take several minutes." This screen will remain for several minutes (up to 10 minutes). Don't do anything while this is happening.
If you did this reset correctly, the screen go blank after several minutes, and you will not be able to turn on your handheld. The charging LED will not light up. Any other activity — such as the Palm OS logo and then the Applications launcher appearing — means the reset was performed incorrectly; try again.
Your device will appear "dead." To wake up your handheld, perform a soft reset.
If you want your device to remain in factory state, stop here. If you want to restore data to your device, follow the steps for recovering your data after a hard reset (a zero out reset is a special type of hard reset).
Method Two (Tungsten T5; Treo 650)
Read through these instructions before attempting the reset. We made this method of zero out reset extremely awkward to perform, so that it would not happen by accident. You may need the help of a dextrous friend if you find it too difficult to do by yourself.
Connect your device to its HotSync cable or cradle. The HotSync cable does not need to be connected to your PC, and it does not need to be connected to power.
Press and hold the Power button and UP on the 5-way navigator.
While continuing to hold Power and UP, press and hold the HotSync button on the HotSync cable or cradle. As you press HotSync, make sure your other finger doesn't slide to LEFT or RIGHT on the 5-way navigator; it needs to be exactly on UP during the entire process. Although you are pressing the HotSync button, a HotSync operation should not begin.
While continuing to hold Power, UP and HotSync, press and release the RESET button on the back panel of your device (where's the reset hole?). This is very difficult to do with only one person; you may wish to hold the stylus in your mouth and use your hands to press Power, UP and HotSync.
Release Power, UP and HotSync.
If you did this reset correctly, the screen of your device will go blank, and you will not be able to turn it on. The charging LED will not light up, even if it's connected to power. It will appear to be "dead." Aany other activity — such as the Palm OS logo or a rainbow-colored Boot Log screen appearing — means the reset was performed incorrectly; try again.
Your device will appear "dead" for several minutes (up to 10 minutes). During this time, your device's internal memory is being reformatted. If your device doesn't appear "dead" for several minutes with the screen completely blank, the zero out reset was performed incorrectly; try again.
After several minutes, your device will "wake up" and the Palm and Palm Powered logos will appear as if you had performed a hard reset. Eventually, you'll be taken to a series of screens to calibrate the touchscreen and set date & time.
If you want your handheld to remain in factory state, stop here. If you want to restore data to your device, follow the steps for recovering your data after a hard reset (a zero out reset is a special type of hard reset).
Good luck for your reset,and enjoy you Palm!