Re: [NTLK] Lifespan if backlight

You know I've only had one backlight burn out, and that was a 130's backlight. Just burned out, fizzled, etc.

The other three Newton 2x00's and E-mates were fine.

It is there, might as well use it.

Doc Clu

-----Original Message-----
From: newtontalk-bounce@newtontalk.net [mailto:newtontalk-bounce@newtontalk.net] On Behalf Of Andy Hill
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 2:33 PM
To: newtontalk@newtontalk.net
Subject: Re: [NTLK] Lifespan if backlight

Hi Jeremy,

I second Sonny's view. Just use it man! Turn it on and enjoy the
illumination (and hum)!

See Franks site:

http://www.pda-soft.de/2x00backlightreplacement.html

Which shows a link to Backlight4you.. They are still selling
replacements and I have had one of these fitted on my MP2000 and can
vouch for it.

http://www.backlight4you.com/product_info.php/info/p753_Replacement-Backlight-for-MessagePad-2000-2100.html

Backlights are also available from members of the list, ebay,
knowledgenavigator and sometimes JandK sales.
Furthermore several people on the list are technically capable of doing
the fitting for a modest fee.

For the good of Newtonhood, liberate yourself from this chastity and
turn the blighter on on whenever you like!!

All the best.

Andy

Sonny Hung wrote:
> On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 12:09 AM, Jeremy O'Brien <obrien654j@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> How do you guys handle backlight usage/rationing?
>>
>>
>
> Hey Jeremy,
>
> Just use it.
> You'll notice it long before it dies that it's getting dimmer.
> A replacement is simple and reasonably priced if you need one.
> Used ones are a good solution too as they often have a decent life span
> still.
> I have a small supply of used ones and test them out first before I offer
> them to ppl in need.
> If you ask you should be able to get one readily as they are usually the
> survivors of a cracked screen :P
>
> HTH
>
>

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