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ncarbonara
10-10-2002, 05:58 AM
Mike & Al

Someone in a website gives instructions to open a Psion in order to fix the backlight (I think). I made a search which did not return the result I was waiting for. Would anyone know this web address, by any chance? I remember that there were pictures of an open Psion on this website.

Thank you in advance for any help.

Nicole
wanman
10-10-2002, 10:22 AM
What is the trouble with your backlight? Is your Psion still under warranty? Taking your Psion apart is a bit of a tricky thing and if you mess it up, it will cost you to fix it. Best thing is to send it to Psion if still under warranty and POS-Ltd if not.

Regards

Si

www.posltd.com
ncarbonara
10-13-2002, 04:00 PM
Just in case someone would be interested. Here is the address I was looking for (and thank you to the person who helped me finding it):

http://www.kpsiug.net/plus/board.php3?table=tip&query=view&l=66&p=1&go=0
netBookBabe
10-13-2002, 04:40 PM
Nicole, which model of Psion are you talking about? The URL you posted relates to the procedure to add a backlight to a Revo or Mako, neither of which has one as standard.

If you're talking about fixing a failed backlight, then presumably you are referring to an S5, 5mx, or MC218.

I'm confused :confused:

In any case, I agree with Si - think carefully before attempting DIY surgery on whichever Psion you have.

Julie
ncarbonara
10-14-2002, 01:57 AM
Julie

Sorry to have confused you. I was just interested in backlights in general.
Graham Tanner
10-23-2002, 08:07 AM
Nicole,

try http://www.aha.ru/~odating/s5dismantle/ for instructions how to disassmeble a Psion 5/5MX. I found this by simply typeing 'psion 5 disassembly' into Google.

I have followed these instructions (many times!) and it had quite a bit of success in repairing 5s/5MXs.

The backlight is just a simple flat yellow panel behind the screen (on the 5), and it is relatively easy to replace if you have a spare one. I do not think that it would be possible to repair a broken backlight - there are no bulbs or anything repairable, just a flat yellow plastic flexible panel.

Let me know if you need any more advice.

Graham Tanner, London
ncarbonara
10-24-2002, 03:22 AM
Graham

Thanks for this.

Nicole
Chelsea, London UK