Oh, No! I've Broken My Visor! How Can I Fix It?

NetizenKane asks: "OK, so I dropped my Visor, and the screen is, shall we say, less than 100% readable. I can still use it, alarms work, etc., and I've been able to get by through hot syncing and editing and all. Handspring wants $85.00 to replace the one I have, which I suppose is OK, however, someone makes those LCD touch screen displays, would it be possible to order one from the manufacturer and replace it myself? Has anyone else tried this?"

Comments

Swimming with your palm

[spribyl]

My palm V when for a swim and its screen ceased to read the pen motions. I sent it to 3com for $100 the sent me a new one. Easy, Some what cheep and I got two new styli with it. I think there still is an lcd shortage and you might find it difficult to buy one from the mfg. Also how good are you a soldering? Are you sure that it is only the screen that is borken. You may take it apart and find that the board is cracked and only fell apart after you opened it up. Hey its $85 buck for a refubish one.

You may find some clues here

[GMontag]

This is the I-Opener (and other internet appliance) hacking BBS:
http://www.kenseglerdesigns.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoa rd/UltraBoard.pl

Searc around for display manufacturers and e-mail the people that ask questions about it.

They have found a source to upgrade I-Openers to touch screen for only $199. Might be something for you there.

Visit DC2600

palm III

[smatthew]

Now i'm not sure how the hardware is laid out on a Visor compared to a Palm III, but I've been able to fix my palm III a few times. There's a little socketed board inside (using what looks like a small simm socket type thing). That card has a tendency to come loose. So I'd reccomend that you just crack open your visor and check all the connections. Especially if you use the device daily theres a good chance that vibrations, smacks, drop, etc have caused a connector to come lose.

Just remember - you'll probably violate your warranty. Oh well. It's saved me twice.

Depends on the problem

[Chris Pimlott]

If it's a problem with the neurotransmitters that recieve the video information from the visor's electrical transfer relays, I would advise making an appointment with Dr. Crusher.

If, however, the on-unit diagnostics indicate the problem instead lies within the visor itself, say in the wide sprectrum optical sensors or the high resolution binocular multipler circuits, you'll need someone with hardware expertise. Lt. Commander Data would be the best one to ask.

Used screens for sale

[Jacco de Leeuw]

This website sells used screens.

The silk screen of my Palm Personal was broken so I couldn't use it for the full 100%, but Screenwrite ($5) allowed me to write Grafitti on the screen.

Jacco
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