E-125 Owners BEWARE!

[dzack]

I had a Casiopeia E-125 for two years. We went on vacation to New Hampshire and I took it with me. I tried to turn it on, but it wouldn't, so I figured it was just a dead battery. Well, I came back and put it in the cradle. I waited, and took it out again. I went to turn it on and it stayed on for about two seconds and the backlight started flickering and it just died. Now you can only access it while holding a flashlight to the screen. I asked Casio at their web site, and they told me that it was a problem with the motherboard and they would not replace it.:mad:

[bettyboop]

Before jumping to conclusions get a second opinion.
Take the unit to an authorized service center for evaluation.

The initial report could be incorrect.

If the unit is not under warranty anymore, the repairs could
be expensive. Once you confirm for sure that the board
needs replacing, then try ebay for a used one and swap parts.

[dzack]

I asked Casio and they said there was nothing that could be done about it. I looked on eBay for "Casiopeia E-125 Motherboard" and nothing came up. Then I tried "Casiopeia E-125 Parts", and I just got a bunch of cradles and cases. Thanks anyway.

[pmshah]

Unless a Casio technician has looked at it don't take Casio's word for it.

There is an inverter PCB which converts the DC to high frequency AC for the fluorescent back light. lamp. This is available & can be repaired / replaced.

There is also an issue with the E-125 backlighting which simply requires resoldering of a connector on the main pcb.

Then there is the fluorescent lamp itself which can go bad & may be replaced.

So DO take your device to a well equipped competent technician to look for the precise problem.

If he requires further guidance please contact me directly.

[okachirs]

dzack - I have a Cassiopeia E-100 with a working motherboard but a damaged screen. Drop me a line at okachirski@hotmail.com - we can work something out.

[jenniferhlynn]

may i buy your broken e125 for for spare parts? I need a ribbon cable and touchscreen.