Need Some Help with a screen

[144TECH]

I use the same SD card between a 1.3 and a W version and it works fine.

Probably got confused, because the other way around (time ago) didn't work, but the later zero images work indeed..
Anyway i hope he fixes that thing there.


@topicstarter, it's not recommended to do that with an iron

[Lphillimore]

Using the tape as per guide should see your screen secured. If no image then unclasp and carefully realign the ribbon then retest. Those pins need to line up properly.

[OrigamiBoy]

I have the mintyPi.img flashed onto the sd card, I also have every connection soldered with good continuity. When I pluged it in to test it, only the backlight went on... please help

[giantflyingbirds]

I've tested and retested over and over and I've got nothing. My connections all have continuity. I've tried aligning the cable towards the left, right, and middle of the connector, rebootomg after each change. I also have continuity between the Button PCB and the screen board. Someone mentioned something about checking voltages? I'm losing hope. : /

[Helder]

Remove the 18pin Socket and solder the LCD directly to the board and problem solved. You'll need a hot air gun or some nice snips to remove the connector without damage.

[144TECH]

I've tested and retested over and over and I've got nothing. My connections all have continuity. I've tried aligning the cable towards the left, right, and middle of the connector, rebootomg after each change. I also have continuity between the Button PCB and the screen board. Someone mentioned something about checking voltages? I'm losing hope. : /

Like Helder said, soldering would always work.
But you cutted to ffc not straight, the first 8 contacts seem to come over, and the rest seems to be untouched.
You really have to make a straight cut, seriously, and thus not cutting away more of the ffc but just straight.
you can use a nice metal ruler and very sharp knife. altough soldering can work too but i would try first.
And, don't lose hope, because that's key.

[giantflyingbirds]

I've tested and retested over and over and I've got nothing. My connections all have continuity. I've tried aligning the cable towards the left, right, and middle of the connector, rebootomg after each change. I also have continuity between the Button PCB and the screen board. Someone mentioned something about checking voltages? I'm losing hope. : /

Like Helder said, soldering would always work.
But you cutted to ffc not straight, the first 8 contacts seem to come over, and the rest seems to be untouched.
You really have to make a straight cut, seriously, and thus not cutting away more of the ffc but just straight.
you can use a nice metal ruler and very sharp knife. altough soldering can work too but i would try first.
And, don't lose hope, because that's key.

That's just the picture. It's straight.

[giantflyingbirds]

So is this the process? I can try to do it with wire cutters.

[144TECH]

I would not do that, first off all then cut you made, made 8 pins stickout more so the other half doesn't contact anything.
But, if you never removed a connector or ic or anything, i don't recommend doing that, it's at your own risk.
Chances you break it, or peel traces from the pcb are very high.
Idk if you know some electronics nerd around you, maybe you should ask someone with experience do do it if it still doesnt work after you trimmed the cable STRAIGHT.

Greets

[Helder]

My suggestion was if you are capable of removing it without damage to do it. If you have a hot air gun or station then it's easy to do. Simply heat the back of the socket sweeping left to right across the pins until the solder is liquid and lift it away.