On 12/11/02 10:38, "Stephanie Maks" <newton_at_maksystems.com> wrote:
>
> Hello Russ,
>
>> Just in the process of picking up another eMate which powers up fine, =
>> all the buttons work OK and is generally in good condition, but with =
>> just one problem: the previous owner has been unable to get the stylus =
>> to work on the screen.
>
> The eMate is becoming known for this problem and unfortunately it is
> usually a serious one. There are little springs in the hinges which
> provide the tension to hold the lid up, but either the springs are the
> wrong size, or they are prone to breaking. The jury's still out on
> that, my theory is they break. Anyhow, if the one on the right side
> breaks, the end of the spring swings around and can pierce the ribbon
> cable. It seems to be perfectly lined up to cut through some of the
> conductors which carry the touch-screen signals back to the mother
> board. This results in a functional eMate with a readable screen, but
> which is mostly unusable.
>
> Unfortunately there are few options for repair at this time. I *think*
> someone is looking into a way to make replacement ribbon cables, but
> they are a custom design. Also, I recall one or two reports of people
> fixing their cables, but it is a very delicate process, and does require
> technical knowledge. So far my eMate hasn't succumbed to this problem,
> but I do have some thoughts on how to repair it. Again, very technical
> though.
>
I wish that this person will be offering something soon. I'm dying to put my
eMate into service!
Hello MacFly? Anybody home?
-Laurent.
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