Bill,

I can't be much help since my MPP still boots up under a wall outlet with live power. I always figured the day would come when I'd have a problem like your experiencing. Bottom line I used the MPP software to convert many of my MPP files to PDF. I got myself an iPad and the unReal Book, then loaded up the thousands of PDF sheets and never looked back, I haven't used the MPP in 2 years. You may want to consider getting yourself an iPad 2 16 gig wifi Although smaller than the MPP the advantange of it's smaller size, weight and superior battery life make it a real great tool.