[TenTec] Orion 565 Screen musings

[Martin Sole]

Thank you Gary,

That's very encouraging. Would you rate the fix as a real solution to 
the fading screen issue, or more a stop gap?
Can you share details on what you used from LCD parts? I might be able 
to source something similar here or at least prepare before getting 
stuck in.

Are there any before/after pictures to see how it compares?

Thanks again
Martin, HS0ZED


On 03/01/2019 12:10, MadScientist wrote:
> I have replaced the LED illuminators in maybe 3 Orions with excellent results.
>
> I obtained my illuminators and driver boards from LCD Parts.
>
> The Orion is an easy one to repair. U have done the same LED upgrade to CFL illhuminated IC-756 series radios and these also worked out ver well.
>
> Gary
>
>> On Jan 2, 2019, at 10:15 PM, Martin Sole <hs0zed at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Thinking I might keep my Orion a while longer my thoughts have turned to a screen replacement.
>>
>> I've read the various bits and pieces related to ways and means to achieve this and think the option of  blue screen is quite acceptable so in due course I will most likely go down that route. In the meantime however I wonder about ways to resurrect the existing screen to some degree.
>>
>> Has anyone, perhaps someone who has already replaced the original screen, done any work to understand the reason for the screen dimming and possible ways to combat it? My screen, I presume like most, has excellent contrast capabilities from total black through to completely washed out so the problem is just the back lighting it would seem. Is there perhaps a way to disassemble the lcd element and replace or enhance the back lighting?
>>
>> I'm loathe to do that on my current screen with no replacement on hand. Perhaps someone has a dim but functional old display it could be tried on?
>>
>> What thoughts?
>>
>> Martin, HS0ZED
>>
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