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FlowerOS · 02-17-2013, 08:20 AM

I have my PRS-505 for about 5 years now and I was very content with it. A few days back when I opened it I was surprised to see the screen was half shifted towards left and the other half is like the USB connection but blurry and dirty like in the image below.

Because I suspected software malfunction, I tried hard-reset but it didn't solve anything. Today I rewrote the firmware with the 1.1 version from SONY website using the trick specified here to force the update on the same version. It is still the same. I can only view half the screen. Any idea on how can I fix this problem is appreciated.

I know it served me well for a long time and it might be a sign that I need a new one but I really like the 505 and I don't want anything new for the moment. Thank you.

02-17-2013, 08:20 AM	#1
FlowerOS Monk Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Romania Device: PocketBook 515W, Prestigio PER3162BN, Sony PRS-505 (old, broken)	Bad screen (half shifted) I have my PRS-505 for about 5 years now and I was very content with it. A few days back when I opened it I was surprised to see the screen was half shifted towards left and the other half is like the USB connection but blurry and dirty like in the image below. Because I suspected software malfunction, I tried hard-reset but it didn't solve anything. Today I rewrote the firmware with the 1.1 version from SONY website using the trick specified here to force the update on the same version. It is still the same. I can only view half the screen. Any idea on how can I fix this problem is appreciated. I know it served me well for a long time and it might be a sign that I need a new one but I really like the 505 and I don't want anything new for the moment. Thank you.