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

Posted by Cliff on from the aren't-you-glad-you-aren't-named-Geordi dept.

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?"

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  1. palm III by smatthew · · Score: 3

    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.

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  2. Depends on the problem by Chris+Pimlott · · Score: 3

    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.