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So I was reading Inheritance (great book, by the way) and totally out of the blue - the left half of the screen froze. It's like my EZReader is having a stroke or something. It remains so when I switch pages, lock it, turn it off and charge it. Like dead pixels or something. Here's the picture:
http://i.imgur.com/s0MUq.jpg Sorry for the terrible quality. Anyone know what's up? And sorry if I posted in the wrong section. |
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The screen controller has failed. Time for a new reader.
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Oh wow, I've had it for just a month...
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Could be because of a drop, that the plug got moved a bit.
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You could try applying a firmware, it can not hurt and it is a minute possibility that it would fix it, otherwise you need to try and return it. Good luck.
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I, also would (have someone) check the Display module connector. A pin will remove the 4 round 'feet'/plugs. Under is a small Phillips (the battery compartment screwdriver should work). The cable/connector is near the 'jog' swithch Static is your enemy, be sure to be grounded while handling the insides. |
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Neither is good. ![]() Last I heard, a new screen at Astak, was $80 plus shipping. All the Pocket Pro's at geeks.com are gone so no good answers left |
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give it a while, they sometimes get out and in stock again... I hope for you... Though I think I bought one of the last sets in factory liquidation.
Do perhaps any of the newer V3's not speak to you ? |
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aztekcomputers appear to have some in stock for about $61 including shipping.
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I thought they where phased out?
It's a great device for the price, but the blacks aren't too black unfortunately |
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