PRS-505 505 display problem.

Conor · 01-15-2011, 08:21 AM

I haven't used it for a year or so, but after an overnight charge, the display is unusably faint. There's just enough contrast to show that the reader works and responds to pressing the buttons, but reading a book is impossible.
Any ideas?

neilmarr · 01-15-2011, 02:48 PM

You're using an AC mains charger, Conor? Neil

Conor · 01-15-2011, 03:13 PM

Yes, and the display claims it's fully charged.
I'm wondering about fitting a new battery, mainly as it wouldn't cost that much. Buying a new one seems a better option than having it repaired.

kc24zz · 01-15-2011, 04:31 PM

I don't know what is causing the display problem, but you might try a hard reset before other options.

The instructions for this is listed in the sony stickys. Maybe try the hard reset and then charge again.

grooks · 01-15-2011, 08:19 PM

If looking for reset procedures check the bottom of my signature.

01-15-2011, 08:21 AM	#1
Conor Groupie Posts: 153 Karma: 1011234 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle Kobo Touch	505 display problem. I haven't used it for a year or so, but after an overnight charge, the display is unusably faint. There's just enough contrast to show that the reader works and responds to pressing the buttons, but reading a book is impossible. Any ideas?

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01-15-2011, 02:48 PM	#2
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	You're using an AC mains charger, Conor? Neil

01-15-2011, 03:13 PM	#3
Conor Groupie Posts: 153 Karma: 1011234 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Kindle Kobo Touch	Yes, and the display claims it's fully charged. I'm wondering about fitting a new battery, mainly as it wouldn't cost that much. Buying a new one seems a better option than having it repaired.

01-15-2011, 04:31 PM	#4
kc24zz Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 318 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: northern calif Device: sony prs 505, galaxy tab	I don't know what is causing the display problem, but you might try a hard reset before other options. The instructions for this is listed in the sony stickys. Maybe try the hard reset and then charge again.

01-15-2011, 08:19 PM	#5
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	If looking for reset procedures check the bottom of my signature.

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