Lines in MGB Screen

[bud]

Backlit one of my MGBs today. When I turned it on there is a 1 or 2 mm black line through the center of the screen. I checked the ribbon cables, and nothing looks damaged. Anybody got any ideas on how to fix this?

 

[ColtHardic]

I think either the ribbon cable is not tight enough or it is being pinched somewheres. This happened to my PSP but after messing around with the ribbons for about 2 hours I got it fixed.

 

[Tibia]

I've had DMGs do this. I run a 20/25W soldering iron gently over the whole ribbon cable while it's on, and the lines go away. Use a very light touch, and don't leave the iron in one spot very long.

 

[ColtHardic]

I've had DMGs do this. I run a 20/25W soldering iron gently over the whole ribbon cable while it's on, and the lines go away. Use a very light touch, and don't leave the iron in one spot very long.

That actually works to get rid of the lines?

 

[Tibia]

Yep. I've only ever killed one screen, by not moving fast enough.

 

[ColtHardic]

Wow maybe I will have to remember that method when making my GBA mod. I am making a SMALL GBA.

 

[bud]

Tibs you are awesome. I had heard that before, but I guess I forgot.

Thanks.

 

[Ishwhale]

Tibia, no. Just no.
Bud, it IS possible to do that trick with a MGB but the processor that connects all the ribbon cables for the lcd fries VERY easily on a MGB. The DMG is was easier to do this trick with. You have nothing to lose I suppose but be extremely careful. I personally have never been able to fix lines on a MGB because of how touchy it is, but have repaired tons of DMGs. Just be careful.

EDIT:
Colt, not possible on a GBA.

 

[ColtHardic]

Tibia, no. Just no.
Bud, it IS possible to do that trick with a MGB but the processor that connects all the ribbon cables for the lcd fries VERY easily on a MGB. The DMG is was easier to do this trick with. You have nothing to lose I suppose but be extremely careful. I personally have never been able to fix lines on a MGB because of how touchy it is, but have repaired tons of DMGs. Just be careful.

EDIT:
Colt, not possible on a GBA.

OK thank you for telling me before I started this project.