Re: [Elecraft] #5956 problem - solved

2007-02-12 Thread Matthew D. Pitts
Bob, Unless the polarizing strip is flexible as well as the protective strip, I'd have to say no. Any other ideas in regards to my viewing problem? I could try cutting away at the IC socket and resoldering the pins from the back to see if that helps any. Bob Nielsen wrote: By any chance did

Re: [Elecraft] #5956 problem - solved

2007-02-11 Thread Bob Nielsen
By any chance did you remove the polarizing strip instead of just the thin protective strip on the LCD module? I did that and ordered a new one. I dug the old strip out of the trash, cleaned it off and stuck it back on so I could continue building--it's still there working just fine. Bob

Re: [Elecraft] #5956 problem - solved

2007-02-11 Thread Matthew D. Pitts
Don, Cold solder joints galore; it's working now, though the display still isn't viewable from head-on. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but I can work with it and go on to the next step. Don Wilhelm wrote: Check the soldering very carefully - especially the pins of the LCD display and the