From: Joe Anthenat (janthenat_at_mailandnews.com)
Date: Mon Feb 17 2003 - 22:04:56 PST
Just a question about this repair... Is it do-able without requiring
any soldering? I was thinking some soldering was required but may be
mistaken. Please tell me I'm wrong.
On Monday, February 17, 2003, at 10:37 PM, Woody wrote:
> After reading all the recent posts about damage to the display ribbons,
> I desided to open my sons emate to examint the condition of the hinge
> spring. Both springs had popped against the ribbon. After disassembly
> and careful inspection we determained that none of the traces were
> broken so I repaired the springs, reassembled and all is well. Next
> weekend my other son's emate also with no symptoms will get the same
> examination.
> I encourage anyone with an emate to take the time to at least check the
> condition of these springs.
> Woody
>
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