Re: Missing pixels TI-85
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Re: Missing pixels TI-85
At ticalc.org, I found an archived post to TI-Hardware discussing that
problem. This is not for the squeamish! *l*
Subject: Re: TI-H: Turbo calcs, and bad screen connections
becker <becker@inil.com> wrote on TI-H:
> Missing lines in the screen of the calculator can be sometimes
> attributed to a simple problem. Take apart the calculator, remove the
> display board, and thoroughly inspect all connections along the edges of
> the LCD. Sometimes scotch tape will fix the problem. When I noticed my
> calculator had lines missing, I inspected all of the connections and
> found the problem right away. I soon learned that finding the problem
> was nothing, I had to fix it. The connection had come apart right where
> it met the LCD. To fix it, I stuffed bits of cotton swabs into the
> small "tube" which is formed by the flat plastic cord where it wraps
> around the side of the display board.
>
>
> You should see results immediately, but you may have to try stuffing and
> pulling out cotton swabs several times. Do this untill the connection
> is satisfactory, and you will have a permanent fix.
>
>
> -Chris
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Djackal1 wrote:
>
> i heard about that problem before. it also happened on my friend's gameboy.
> i heard that you have to take the calculator apart and resolder a part that
> is loose. i don;t know which one, but i'm sure if you ask around you
> can find out
>
> da jackal
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