From: Johannes Wolf (mp2100_at_mail-gw.estec.esa.int)
Date: Mon Jan 31 2005 - 00:34:11 PST
Just to give you a technical hint:
In case the BL is really a genuine Newt part, it should come with a
connector attached to the wires.
Before disassembling your Newt you can unplug your Newts BL and plug the new
one instead.
If you now switch on the BL you will see if the new BL is lit and if the
intensity is evenly distributed over the area.
Keep in mind that the pure BL will appear brighter than after being
installed.
The LCD display will absorbe quiet a bit when the (back)light goes through
it.
Cheers
Johannes
> -----Original Message-----
> From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Clinton Yelvington
> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 7:42 AM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: [NTLK] Question regarding a recent purchase for my Newton
> Hello list,
> My trusty 2100's backlight is losing its brightness. I just bought a
> replacement backlight on eBay (said to be a unused, genuine Apple
> Service Part) and I intend to install it myself. The problem is, I was
> desperate and bought the part from a certain person who is heavily
> disliked here, aka Ferdi. Should I be worried that I have been cheated
> out of $30, or is he more reliable than what I have gathered from
> reading previous threads?
> I must note that when I emailed him about having him do the repair, he
> wanted $75 plus return shipping.
> Anyhow, I know he's frowned upon here but $30 for a replacement
> backlight doesn't sound too bad, especially when it's already put
> together with no soldering needed.
> And for those of you who are worried about me ruining my Newt in the
> repair process, I have already practiced dismantling it and putting it
> back together, based on the instructions on PDASoft.de, so I am
> confident I can do this if and when I receive the part.
> So, what do you think? Was buying from Ferdi a huge gamble or am I ok?
> Clinton Yelvington
> cyelving_at_cbu.edu
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