Re: [NTLK] Alignment problems

On 31/08/2006, at 9:04 PM, Lord Groundhog wrote:
> AFAICS, the consensus is that my MP needs to have the digitizer
> replaced.
> That means either I have to send Newt off to someone who knows how to
> dismantle Newtie and replace the digitizer, or I need to do it myself.
>
> Normally I'd be happy to jump in there and have a go at it myself, but
> if I
> screw up it means I'm de-Newted -- a fate worse than death. OTOH, the
> repair places seem to be in the USA, and I'm in the UK.
>
> SO, is there anyone who does Newton repairs, either here in the UK or
> more
> generally in Europe? I figure it's worth it to me to pay someone and
> put my
> Green Buddy in good hands, if it means I end up with a safe and happy
> Newt.
> In due time I'll aim to buy a knackered Newton and practice on it, but
> for
> now I need my muse!
>
> TIA for help.

If you can get someone to dismantle it, try cleaning the flexible
connector at the top of the screen/motherboard that is the digitizer's
signal cable. Use Isopropyl alcohol/methylated spirits. Also clean the
contacts on the motherboard and then test it again. Might just need a
clean & a re-seating. Sorry I'm so far away in Aus, but I'd do it for
you if I could. Opening an MP2k isn't as daunting as people make it out
to be. I have five MP2100's, two MP130's, two eMates and an OMP and all
have been stripped down to barebones parts at least once each, some a
dozen times. The internals are really beautiful and full of ingenuity.
:-)

Regards,
   - Adam Goddard

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