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Re: [emax] Re: DIsplay issue

2010-10-04 by James Ulibarri

I ordered a foil.  Piece of crap.   I need a real LCD.  Maybe something from
Crystal Fonts if I can find the right one that is compatible.


On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 8:04 AM, jammie <jammie.emma@...> wrote:

>
>
> unsolder with desolder gun or desolder wick
>
> litely pull the elfoil from pins then slide out from lcd
>
> use old efoil as template for trimming new 1
>
> once trimed slide the efoil back into lcd lining up holes on pins
>
> then place pin hole down over pins and resolder
>
> job done
>
> if its a akai or fz1 then its attached to a cable so its a means of sliding
> out old efoil and disconnecting cable from old efoil and reconnecting new
> efoil
>
> this is an easier job as it can all be done away from the sampler or synth
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: kolakube
> To: emax@yahoogroups.com <emax%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 8:08 PM
> Subject: [emax] Re: DIsplay issue
>
> Ah right. Thanks Jamie
>
> How easy are they to fit/take out/replace whatever?
>
> Mickey
>
> --- In emax@yahoogroups.com <emax%40yahoogroups.com>, "jammie"
> <jammie.emma@...> wrote:
> >
> > you just give them the dimentions of your efoil and they will make 1 that
> fits or you can send your old 1 and they can template it
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: kolakube
> > To: emax@yahoogroups.com <emax%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 7:27 PM
> > Subject: [emax] Re: DIsplay issue
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi there,
> >
> > I have looked at that link yet cant see anything for Emax 2.
> >
> > Mickey
> >
> > --- In emax@yahoogroups.com <emax%40yahoogroups.com>, "jammie"
> <jammie.emma@> wrote:
> > >
> > > yes a new el foil the original is a pale blue but you can get a yellow
> 1 which is much better get it from these guys they do loads of models in
> various colours even pink
> > >
> > > http://www.backlight4you.com/index.php/cat/c130_EL-Replacements.html
> > >
> > > i have used them in the past for akai which also had the pale blue back
> light i changed it to the yellow and its much better to see
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: kolakube
> > > To: emax@yahoogroups.com <emax%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 5:21 PM
> > > Subject: [emax] DIsplay issue
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > FIrst ever post on a Yahoo group so sorry if this has been answered.
> > >
> > > Just bought an Emax 2 and am literally hooked. .
> > > So, now that I have found love in my life of course I want to do
> everything I can to restore.
> > >
> > > First thing that needs doing is the screen. I can read the writing on
> it but the blue background seems faded. Its actually easier to see with the
> light on. Any remedies?
> > >
> > > Id like to uprate the RAM too. I have done a little research into this
> and understand this is awkward to do. I have 4 meg in mine so have the
> necessary daughter board.
> > > Is there anywhere I can get another 4 meg to max it out?
> > >
> > > Also how easy are spares to come by? I worry in the coming decade these
> these may not be maintainable.
> > >
> > > Mickey
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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