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Old 08-19-2020, 01:29 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 08-19-2020, 02:04 PM   #2
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Screen dead? Or the device overall? Or makes no difference, no way to fix, just harvest parts?
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Old 08-19-2020, 05:03 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 08-19-2020, 06:46 PM   #5
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Thanks all, it's what I suspected...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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