ps1 screen fails to work... sigh :'(

[dsv101]

i got a ps1 screen in the mail today and it powers up but no video shows

any suggestions?

 

[bud]

http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php ... 9&start=17

Try that.

 

[dsv101]

it was already done but the wire was cut for some reason I informed who i got the screen from and he told me it didnt have a backlight, so i need to led mod it. Amazingly it already has holes in the plastic for the leds

first i need a new soldering iron

 

[bud]

Wow. You expected a screen to work with no backlight.

 

[sinister1]

It will work just fine without the backlight. Shine a flashlight on it and you will see it working.

Just don't expect to be able to play a game on it while holding a flashlight

 

[dsv101]

it isn't because it dosen't have a back light, i have no idea whats up

 

[dsv101]

here's the story:

i got my ps1 screen in the mail it powers up but not even a pixel lights up. I know it isnt because it doesn't have a back light because i shined a bright light on it and saw nothing happen. Also in the package there was a cap that fell off from somewhere, but on a guide somewhere i found that where the cap came from and you could remove it and still have a fully functional screen. At the top of the board it has been completely trimmed and doesn't have a transformer, is that the problem?

Any suggestions? (other than getting another screen)

 

[themadhacker]

is the screen cable plugged in all the way and securly to the board? I had it working before I sent it out, powered off a bench supply and the flashlight through the lens. I'd unplug the screen and put the ribbon cable back in.

 

[dsv101]

i replugged it in numerous times, still nothing

 

[robm]

Here's a fun question. Do you have anything plugged into the video input?

 

[dsv101]

ummm..... hmmmmm..... yes i did

 

[dsv101]

i cant seem to fix it, anyone want to send me one for some items i got in my trade thread?

just the mobo is fine

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6211

if need be, should this be moved to the junkyard mods?

 

[bud]

You could send it to me and I could see if I could get it to work.

 

[dsv101]

would i have to pay shipping both ways?

 

[bud]

Yeah. But I'd troubleshoot it for free.

 

[dsv101]

ill take the tips u gave me and try to fix it tomorrow...if worst comes to worst ill send it to you and maybe include a secret item in there to take up box space