(solved) Virus Classic backlight issue - The Unofficial Access Virus & Virus TI Forum

RAD · #1 08.03.2007, 03:34 AM

I have been searching around for information, and have contacted tech-support via e-mail, but haven't gotten the answer I am looking for. So, here it goes...

I have a Virus Classic that is no longer in warranty. Recently, the backlight for the display has become erratic. It flickers on and off intermittently, although it sometimes fades out slowly. I would like to know if anyone else has had a similar problem, and what they did to fix it.

Since the unit is out of warranty, I would like to service it myself. However, before I disassemble the unit, I would to know if there is a specific component I should be looking for (like a specific capacitor), or perhaps a certain solder joint.

If anyone has had this problem, and has fixed it themselves, please let me know. Otherwise, I will just have to go with the trial and error method.

Thanks,
Blasten

Juho L · #2 08.03.2007, 08:02 AM

Check the solderjoints of the backlight LED. It should be rather easy to locate from the LCD PCB.

RAD · #3 09.03.2007, 12:42 AM

Thank you, sir.

RAD · #4 09.03.2007, 12:57 AM

Solder joints were fine. However, I cleaned the connector for the PCB, and then made sure it was connected tightly, and everything seems to be working fine for now.