Author Topic: Nspire CX CAS: Repair broken LCD (or even more?) (Read 14920 times)

DelphiMarkus · « **on:** May 15, 2013, 06:22:40 am »

Hi!

My brother has a TI Nspire CX CAS for school, but as someone pushed him when he was walking down the stairs, thus the TI fell at least one floor down. Now the LCD is broken and the calculator does not show anything on screen and doesn't even load the battery any more. (It seams at least like that.)
I thought it might be possible to replace the LCD and got the TI finally open and got the LCD out. As I read it is not possible to replace the LCD with one from an non-CAS CX (http://ourl.ca/17041). That's really mean as I cannot buy a cheaper used CX non-CAS and use its LCD but have to buy a more expensive CX CAS.
There was also a small transistor (named Q04G on the board) behind the LCD which was broken, too. The solder was broken at two pins and the other pin was still hanging at its conductor. I managed to solder the two pins back on the conductor.

BTW, is it correct that the TI does not load its battery pack any more if the LCD is broken or removed? I fear it is not... but I don't know... it's TI...

So, I've got some questions:

It is possible to get a CX CAS LCD separately? I couldn't find anything on the internet since now, but you might have an idea.
If I cannot get a single display, do you know where to get a CX CAS which isn't that expensive than a new one? It would be enough if the TI is broken due some "experimenting" as long as the display is working.

Or do you have other ideas how to fix the calculator? My brother don't want to buy a new one. However, as you don't know what to do either, I can't see any other chance than that.

Thanks in advance,
DelphiMarkus

TIfanx1999 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2013, 07:37:47 am »

Hi DelphiMarkus, welcome to Omnimaga. Sorry to hear about your brother's calculator. As far as replacement parts (or calculators go) I'd check eBay. People are always selling non-working calculators for parts, so you'd just need to find one with a working LCD (I would guess). Another option would be to find a used replacement calculator on eBay. You can find some pretty decent deals on lightly used calculators. The only downside is that it might take some time to find one for what you are willing to pay. Best of luck!

Rhombicuboctahedron · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2013, 07:39:19 am »

I would not normally suggest this as I think it is unethical, but since you have already paid for the CX CAS, you could buy a CX and add CAS software

Hayleia · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2013, 10:13:12 am »

Quote from: Rhombicuboctahedron on May 15, 2013, 07:39:19 am

I would not normally suggest this as I think it is unethical, but since you have already paid for the CX CAS, you could buy a CX and add CAS software

Yeah, that is unethical if you plan on using this to cheat on tests. But DelphiMarkus, I think it would be good if you bought a CX, transformed it into a CX CAS then swapped the cases if possible, to have a fresh new "CX CAS" in a CX CAS case

DelphiMarkus · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2013, 03:06:34 pm »

Hi!

Quote from: Art_of_camelot on May 15, 2013, 07:37:47 am

As far as replacement parts (or calculators go) I'd check eBay. People are always selling non-working calculators for parts, so you'd just need to find one with a working LCD (I would guess).

Thanks for your reply Art_of_camelot. Well, I'll look on eBay then. We are also asking in school, maybe someone wants to sell his calculator but I don't think we get a cheap (otherwise) broken calculator from any student. Maybe at least a cheaper replacement.

Quote from: Hayleia on May 15, 2013, 10:13:12 am

Quote from: Rhombicuboctahedron on May 15, 2013, 07:39:19 am
I would not normally suggest this as I think it is unethical, but since you have already paid for the CX CAS, you could buy a CX and add CAS software
Yeah, that is unethical if you plan on using this to cheat on tests. But DelphiMarkus, I think it would be good if you bought a CX, transformed it into a CX CAS then swapped the cases if possible, to have a fresh new "CX CAS" in a CX CAS case

Oh, that would be a nice idea in terms of cost but will everything work? My brother needs these exam-mode as his teachers are using it in exams. And the CX has a LED (which my TI Nspire CAS with Clickpad does not have

However my teacher did not even know about this mode, I think) which the teachers want to be on in exams. However switching the case is a cool idea.

But I don't like such illegal things, too... Well I don't know... But thanks for the tips Rhombicuboctahedron and Hayleia!

My brother will need his calculator next class, thus there is some time to think about your suggestions and to look at eBay for a LCD replacement. In the meantime he can use my calculator. He isn't writing any exams before the summer holidays.

Rhombicuboctahedron · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2013, 05:46:07 pm »

Quote from: Hayleia on May 15, 2013, 10:13:12 am

Quote from: Rhombicuboctahedron on May 15, 2013, 07:39:19 am
I would not normally suggest this as I think it is unethical, but since you have already paid for the CX CAS, you could buy a CX and add CAS software
Yeah, that is unethical if you plan on using this to cheat on tests. But DelphiMarkus, I think it would be good if you bought a CX, transformed it into a CX CAS then swapped the cases if possible, to have a fresh new "CX CAS" in a CX CAS case

Although I was referring to the ethicality of using software you did no pay for.

Quote from: DelphiMarkus on May 15, 2013, 03:06:34 pm

Oh, that would be a nice idea in terms of cost but will everything work? My brother needs these exam-mode as his teachers are using it in exams. And the CX has a LED (which my TI Nspire CAS with Clickpad does not have However my teacher did not even know about this mode, I think) which the teachers want to be on in exams. However switching the case is a cool idea.
But I don't like such illegal things, too... Well I don't know... But thanks for the tips Rhombicuboctahedron and Hayleia!

My brother will need his calculator next class, thus there is some time to think about your suggestions and to look at eBay for a LCD replacement. In the meantime he can use my calculator. He isn't writing any exams before the summer holidays.

I am pretty sure that Press-to-Test mode works with nlaunch, and the cx does have and LED.

Wayne · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2013, 07:33:26 am »

Did you contact the TI support? Maybe they have an idea what to do or even repair the LCD for a low price?

Lionel Debroux · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2013, 02:24:03 am »

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am pretty sure that Press-to-Test mode works with nlaunch, and the cx does have and LED.

At least, as long as the OS is not patched specifically for interferring with PTT (normal PTT LED activity, but unrestricted functionality) by either a modified copy of nLaunch, or a Ndless startup program, the latter being easier.

Author Topic: Nspire CX CAS: Repair broken LCD (or even more?) (Read 14920 times)

DelphiMarkus

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TIfanx1999

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Hayleia

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DelphiMarkus

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