dbplass@abp.lcs.mit.edu (David Plass) (03/04/90)
After all the flaming about changing the name of this group, and not seeing anything about the trs80, I'd like to put my $0.02 in: I have a trs-80 pocket computer (version 1, before there was any PC-n, n>=1). It has a 22-character yellow LCD screen and those teensy-weensy chikelet keys. The problem is that about two years ago I accidentally had it in my knapsack with a lot of other heavy books and broke the screen. The outside plastic (polarizer) is still OK, and the liquid hasn't leaked out, but I would like very much to repair it. Any suggestions? Radio Shack hasn't been much help, so I took it apart to see what kind of a job it would be. As long as I can get a new screen, I think that's all is wrong with it. --David Plass
tjb@tadtec.uucp (Tim Bissell) (03/04/90)
> I have a trs-80 pocket computer (version 1, before there was any PC-n, > n>=1). It has a 22-character yellow LCD screen and those teensy-weensy > chikelet keys. The problem is that about two years ago I accidentally > had it in my knapsack with a lot of other heavy books and broke the screen. I have a Sharp PC-1211, which is what Tandy badge engineered into your device, and I have exactly the same problem (different cause tho'; it slid out of its hard case and hit the *underside* of a corner of the desk.) If Tandy are giving you bad service (don't they always ;-) why not try Sharp. As I say, the calculators are identical. Best of luck, and let us know how you get on! Tim. ( Sharp PC-1211 and (dare I say it?) HP28S owner) -- Tim Bissell Tadpole Technology| (tjb@tadtec.UUCP || ...!mcvax!ukc!tadtec!tjb) Castle Park, Cambridge ENGLAND | "...If you're gonna take off your clothes where you gonna put your wallet, 'Cos skin ain't got no tailored pockets..."