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Sharp PC-1251 (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 year ago by Zaphod42@lemmy.sdf.org to c/retrocomputing@lemmy.sdf.org

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I own a Sharp PC-1251. Untill a few Years ago it was in full working condition, then the LCD deceased. Ist there any chance to replace or repair this with moderate efforts? I miss my BASIC-spaghetti-code and the micro-cassette drive for storage ,,,

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[–] bitmage@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

There's a guy that makes replacement LCDs for these: https://www.tindie.com/products/halfbakedmaker/lcd-replacement-for-trs-80-pc-3-sharp-pc-125x/

[–] Zaphod42@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 year ago

This guy is awesome. Bought a LCD and replaced it.

The machine is back to life ...

[–] Zaphod42@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you. I check this out ...

[–] Borgzilla@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

Check out Jeff Birt on YouTube. The guy is a pro at repairing these.