<![CDATA[ChipMusic.org - Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> 2013-08-15T22:22:32Z PunBB https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/11940/backlit-dmg-screen-and-now-uhoh/ <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> The metal on the screwdriver is flakey? Try to get a decent quality set of screwdrivers used for small electronics and make sure to use the proper tool for the proper job.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/katsumbhong 2013-08-15T22:22:32Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180865/#p180865 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> The can was getting empty so it's possible, and the power button is a bit finnicky so it's possible that it's the reason why.
The screwdriver was bought from ebay and while it worked the metal is a bit weak and flakey.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/lazy_eh 2013-08-15T22:04:20Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180859/#p180859 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> lazy_eh wrote:

I did use compressed air but there was some stuff still stuck until, ironically, I used the cotton swab to swipe away.
o_o

The only thing worrying me is the cheap quality screwdriver, I have to open the case again because it's not closed 100% properly and I'm terrified of rounding the screws.
Has anyone replaced them completely?

You might not be using the compressed air correctly.

You might not be screwing the case together correctly or using the correct sized screw driver.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/katsumbhong 2013-08-15T14:28:17Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180814/#p180814 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> I did use compressed air but there was some stuff still stuck until, ironically, I used the cotton swab to swipe away.
o_o

The only thing worrying me is the cheap quality screwdriver, I have to open the case again because it's not closed 100% properly and I'm terrified of rounding the screws.
Has anyone replaced them completely?

]]> https://chipmusic.org/lazy_eh 2013-08-15T12:56:09Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180807/#p180807 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> lazy_eh wrote:

Protip:
If you wear nail polish it will come off during this so I'd go in with clean nails next time.
smile

Yeah, I used rubbing alcohol to clean nail polish off a while back when a friend of mine thought it would be hilarious to paint my nails while I was asleep.

She did a really shit job as well

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Alpine 2013-08-15T12:24:19Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180804/#p180804 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> Use compressed air (canned air) to get all the alcohol dry if you don't want to risk getting lint stuck underneath the screen when drying via q-tips.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/katsumbhong 2013-08-15T05:21:57Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180779/#p180779 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> When I get more adventurous there is a bit more residue that could be cleaned off.
The problem with alcohol is that it left behind a kind of film while still not taking everything off.

Working smile

Protip:
If you wear nail polish it will come off during this so I'd go in with clean nails next time.
smile

]]> https://chipmusic.org/lazy_eh 2013-08-15T05:19:34Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180778/#p180778 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> Haha, I see your polarized in the first pic now.:lol:

]]> https://chipmusic.org/Jazzmarazz 2013-08-15T05:11:48Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180777/#p180777 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> Got it!
Thank you so much!

]]> https://chipmusic.org/lazy_eh 2013-08-15T05:08:59Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180776/#p180776 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> Turn the polarizer film 90 degrees left or right to change the inversion.

]]> https://chipmusic.org/katsumbhong 2013-08-15T04:46:35Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180775/#p180775 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> Oh.....
The directions didn't mention that the polarizer goes UNDER the display...

Of course common sense isn't my strongpoint.
The only issue now is that the colours are inverted, is that normal?

]]> https://chipmusic.org/lazy_eh 2013-08-15T04:42:22Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180774/#p180774 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> You installed the new polarizer?

]]> https://chipmusic.org/katsumbhong 2013-08-15T04:38:17Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180773/#p180773 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> This was my first time, and I think I got everything.
Lemme fish it out of the garbage and take a pic, watch for edit. smile

]]> https://chipmusic.org/lazy_eh 2013-08-15T04:28:06Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180771/#p180771 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> Was this your first time? and you peeled off the polarizer and the reflector layer off the LCD?

Shameless plug.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_NtXQvYND4

]]> https://chipmusic.org/katsumbhong 2013-08-15T04:26:35Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180770/#p180770 <![CDATA[Re: Backlit DMG screen and now uh-oh]]> I had trouble getting the back layers off and had to scrub some residue off, but I followed all the directions I found here:
http://asmretro.com/density-backlight-tutorial

I don't see any horizontal or vertical lines though so in theory the ribbon cables should be in tact right?
sad

]]> https://chipmusic.org/lazy_eh 2013-08-15T04:24:29Z https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/180768/#p180768