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Re: Random white screen and restart

Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:09 pm
by bar
I redid those points and checked for continuity. They are solid, but the problem still occurs.

Re: Random white screen and restart

Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:30 pm
by rrrelapse
Running into the same issue. I have one of the first batch kits and I haven't removed the resistor from the back of the LCD yet but it seems to run fine aside from this problem. Any progress on the troubleshooting for this?

Re: Random white screen and restart

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:58 am
by LilTrublMakr
Try removing that resister and report back.

Re: Random white screen and restart

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:13 am
by Helder
rrrelapse wrote:
Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:30 pm
Running into the same issue. I have one of the first batch kits and I haven't removed the resistor from the back of the LCD yet but it seems to run fine aside from this problem. Any progress on the troubleshooting for this?
So ignoring the removal of the resistor which has been said causes the screen to give out before the battery level is really low and hence the reason to remove the resistor isn't a good option to try? If it's not then there is no other fix since that is what causes the white screen.

Re: Random white screen and restart

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:57 am
by rrrelapse
I assembled my kit before the LCD resistor fix was announced and haven't play tested it until now. It was just some background information to possibly help diagnose the problem. I won't have time to do it for a couple weeks but I'll report back whether or not it solved the issue when I do. Thanks for the reply guys.

Re: Random white screen and restart

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:19 pm
by bar
I am still having the same issue after lots of troubleshooting.

Things I have tried:
- Testing 3.3v, 5v, and ground pins with test pads
- Loosening faceplate screws to components don't make contact with each other
- Powering pi from micro usb to test for bad pi

Is there anything else I can try?
If any more info is needed let me know. Thank you.

Re: Random white screen and restart

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:40 pm
by Helder
When did you get the kit? someone else came in and posted about their similar issue and you never responded back till now.

If you got the kit earlier this year then you might have a bad screen that needs a reflow on the ribbon if it's recent then EXTREMELY likely your soldering is the problem. Do you have a multimeter handy to test continuity on the screen GPIO points? Use this image here to test the continuity:

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Re: Random white screen and restart

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:57 pm
by bar
I received the kit in late May so I will test the pins again. Thanks for your response.

Re: Random white screen and restart

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:36 pm
by Breezy
Hello, I am also having this exact same problem. I double checked, and the continuity is correct.

Is it possible that there is something wrong with my screen?

Re: Random white screen and restart

Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:57 pm
by Helder
Breezy wrote:
Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:36 pm
Hello, I am also having this exact same problem. I double checked, and the continuity is correct.

Is it possible that there is something wrong with my screen?
What is happening exactly and when did you order your kit? You have your order number handy? Also post pictures of your soldering.