PRO-97 scanner LCD

[idealdd]

I have a PRO-97 scanner with a weak LCD display. Anyone have an idea as how to fix?

 

[KC5EIB]

Had one come through the store about 3 weeks ago with the same problem. Radio was out of warranty and repair cost was about $60. If radio is less that 1 year old, repair will be covered by warranty.

 

[emscapt9816]

Try adjusting the contrast. [MAN] [FUNC] [9]

 

[idealdd]

idealdd

I've already turned the contrast all the way up. The LCD is so weak that you have to really strain to see anything. I bought this unit on ebay, advertised as a new unit, however I don't have any idea when it was actually purchased as there was no receipt to go by. That'll teach me to buy from ebay!

 

[emscapt9816]

OK then. It could be suffering the same ailment as the infamous PRO-2055. I had a PRO-97 once with a bad display. I disassembled it, found the ribbon cable for the display, slid it out of the connector, used a pencil eraser to clean the ribbon, and a matchbook cover to clean the connector. After reassembling everything, it worked like new. If you feel adventurous, give it a try.

 

[idealdd]

idealdd

Thanks, I'll give it a try. I've done that very procedure many times as an electronic technician for over 40 years.

 

[idealdd]

idealdd

Tried your suggestion about cleaning the ribbon cable with an eraser. The radio works fine now. Thanks a lot for your suggestion.

 

[emscapt9816]

You're welcome. And welcome to the forum. There's lotsa knowledgeable folks on here willing to share info.

 

[kb3isq]

How do you get the ribbon back into the connector??