Tank Circuit
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I just bought this XLT with a bad LCD display for $100 on an eBay auction. Since I have years of electronic repair experience I was hoping the problem was created by either connections or corrosion. Alas, it appears that it needs a new LCD module. I did some research before I bid on this, and from this site, I learned that many others have had the same complaint. Also, many years ago the XLT LCD version was no longer available but the DFX LCD display was a viable option.
I noticed that there hasn't been any newer posts addressing this issue. Does anyone know if the DFX option still exists? I also wonder if the replacement cost will so high to make me wonder if paying $100 was a bad investment.
One more thing, has anyone ever replaced the dot matrix drivers for the LCD Display? I am thinking about ordering what I feel is the suspect IC. This is the master driver and it controls the horizontal rows. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCS-HD612...231848?hash=item3fab8f40e8:g:q9wAAOSwWGxaomBE
I have tested the MD and other than the display, it appears to be functioning properly. It isn't connection problems with the ribbon connectors or the LCD elastomeric connectors (zebras). I checked the power sources and they are present, clean, and solid.
I noticed that there hasn't been any newer posts addressing this issue. Does anyone know if the DFX option still exists? I also wonder if the replacement cost will so high to make me wonder if paying $100 was a bad investment.
One more thing, has anyone ever replaced the dot matrix drivers for the LCD Display? I am thinking about ordering what I feel is the suspect IC. This is the master driver and it controls the horizontal rows. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCS-HD612...231848?hash=item3fab8f40e8:g:q9wAAOSwWGxaomBE
I have tested the MD and other than the display, it appears to be functioning properly. It isn't connection problems with the ribbon connectors or the LCD elastomeric connectors (zebras). I checked the power sources and they are present, clean, and solid.