Glo Frozen screen: fixable?

Crowriver · 08-19-2020, 01:29 PM

I got hold of a Kobo Glo to tinker with, but it has this frozen screen (see attachment).

Do the assembled wisdom reckon this may be fixable? Or not?

Deskisamess · 08-19-2020, 02:04 PM

It's dead Jim.

Crowriver · 08-19-2020, 02:45 PM

Screen dead? Or the device overall? Or makes no difference, no way to fix, just harvest parts?

JSWolf · 08-19-2020, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowriver

Screen dead? Or the device overall? Or makes no difference, no way to fix, just harvest parts?

The screen is broken. The glass subtrate has been cracked. It's time to get a new Kobo. It's not worth the time and money to try to fix a Glo.

Crowriver · 08-19-2020, 06:46 PM

Thanks all, it's what I suspected...

Crowriver · 08-22-2020, 09:38 AM

Everything else about the unit seems to be fine: it charges, the frontlight switches on and off, the wee reset button on the base works and it reboots. For some reason can't get it to switch off...

I'm considering getting a replacement screen as they seem quite inexpensive. May be a "fun" project. Before I do I shall try and disconnect the battery, then reconnect to see if this resolves the powering down issue.

Crowriver · 08-22-2020, 10:06 AM

Okay disconnected/reconnected battery, rebooted just fine as far as it goes (blinking LEDs, frontlight on/off no problem, etc.).

Screen definitely cracked by the looks of it. AliExpress here I come...

Crowriver · 09-02-2020, 08:28 AM

Well the screen arrived from China. That was quicker than expected!

When I get some time I will take the Glo apart and remove the old screen, connect up the new one...

08-19-2020, 01:29 PM	#1
Crowriver Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 5800762 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Too many!	Frozen screen: fixable? I got hold of a Kobo Glo to tinker with, but it has this frozen screen (see attachment). Do the assembled wisdom reckon this may be fixable? Or not? Attached Thumbnails

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08-19-2020, 02:04 PM	#2
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,752 Karma: 45301087 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	It's dead Jim.

08-19-2020, 02:45 PM	#3
Crowriver Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 5800762 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Too many!	Screen dead? Or the device overall? Or makes no difference, no way to fix, just harvest parts?

08-19-2020, 06:46 PM	#5
Crowriver Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 5800762 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Too many!	Thanks all, it's what I suspected...

08-22-2020, 09:38 AM	#6
Crowriver Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 5800762 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Too many!	Everything else about the unit seems to be fine: it charges, the frontlight switches on and off, the wee reset button on the base works and it reboots. For some reason can't get it to switch off... I'm considering getting a replacement screen as they seem quite inexpensive. May be a "fun" project. Before I do I shall try and disconnect the battery, then reconnect to see if this resolves the powering down issue.

08-22-2020, 10:06 AM	#7
Crowriver Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 5800762 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Too many!	Okay disconnected/reconnected battery, rebooted just fine as far as it goes (blinking LEDs, frontlight on/off no problem, etc.). Screen definitely cracked by the looks of it. AliExpress here I come...

09-02-2020, 08:28 AM	#8
Crowriver Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 5800762 Join Date: Jul 2020 Device: Too many!	Well the screen arrived from China. That was quicker than expected! When I get some time I will take the Glo apart and remove the old screen, connect up the new one...