Backlight dead -- can I repair it?

21 May 2005, 11:12

The backlight on the LCD display of my X7 died yesterday (at an orchestra rehearsal, no less). I've searched this forum for info on this and there isn't much -- I see one person actually fixed it himself, the problem being a disconnected power cable.

Has anyone else been through this? Is this something I can fix or replace without sending the keyboard in for repair?

And if I do send it in ... who's had this happen, and what did it cost?

My X7 is only about 8 mos. old, and I don't leave it on all the time. I'm surprised the backlight died so quickly.

Thanks, all!

TM

Backlight dead....

21 May 2005, 13:07

I've seen a foto inside the X7, there was a plug witch is for the backlight of the screen!!!!
On that picture it was disconnect, the owner has connect the plug and the screenlight was oke!!!!!!
Maybe someone can help you about this picture...

greetings,

rob

Re: Backlight dead -- can I repair it?

21 May 2005, 14:05

sorry about the backlight issue. Someone opened their Fantom X/S and posted pics in this forum. you can see whats the thing connecting to the LCD and a simple fix can solve this issue.

Good luck.

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TO FIX THE LCD BY YOURSELF

21 May 2005, 15:08

HELLO ALL
I THINK IS TREMENDOUSLY RISK TO TAKE THE PROBLEM BY YOUR HAND....I SUGGEST YOU SEND THE UNIT TO ROLAND SERVICE AND BE PATIENT....BY THIS WAY YOU BE SHURE TO RECEIVE YOUR FX7 100% GOOD AGAIN....IF YOU DO BY YOURSELF...CAN DO A REAL SERIUS PROBLEM AND WILL CRY MORE AND EXPEND MORE TIME (AND MONEY) TO FIX.
DONT THINK MORE AND GO TO YOU LOCAL ROLAND AUTHORIZED SERVICE!!
MAYBE YOU ARE COVER BY THE WARRANTY TIME...I HOPE!

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Re: Backlight dead -- can I repair it?

21 May 2005, 16:13

Yeah, you listen to the CESAR, ngkee?

Laurenz Nitert

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can you repair it? yes

26 May 2005, 00:21

http://forum.fantomized.info/index.php?action=show_thread&thread=6146&fid=0&page=1

Here is the thread where I had the same problem and fixed it.

Ordinarily I would agree with those suggesting caution, but this was so straightforward and worked right away.

The first time this happened I took it to a dealer, left it with him overnight. He explained what had happened. charged me $50 and sent me on my way.

It happened again a few weeks later. I didn't have time to take it back so I opened the system. As you can see from the pictures, there is really not much you can do inside. In my opinion, the biggest risk is losing one of the many screws you have to take off in order to plug the cable back in.

I took off all of the screws on the bottom, but I believe you could do it just by removing the small panel where the memory upgrades are put in.

Anyway, it's up to you.

Backlight!!!!

26 May 2005, 15:50

Is it oke now?
You dit it by yourself????
Tell!!!!!!

greetings,

rob

Re: Backlight dead -- can I repair it?

19 Dec 2010, 14:42

My display always looks broken when I switch it on, but eventually the back light will start working,
sometimes it take 10 minutes, other times it will take 4 hours,
I can almost see the screen if I stand at the right angle but it would help if I could get it repaired,
This thread seems to be aimed at stripping the fantom to put the power plug back on,
mine must be on or else it wouldnt work at all, Can anyone tell me what might be wrong with mine and if there is an easy way to fix it?.
Many Thanks, Bren

Re: Backlight dead -- can I repair it?

20 Dec 2010, 18:49

The display uses a technology that is temperature dependent. It should work over normal room temperatures. I'm going to take a guess that your display is going bad and no longer works at room temperature. That is why it needs to be on for a while, to heat up.

-Rodan

Re: Backlight dead -- can I repair it?

21 Dec 2010, 02:57

The keyboard is a Fantom X6, it is in a very cold room but this does not matter, My Fantom X8 is in the same room and has always worked perfect,
what parts would need to be replaced?
Thank you

Re: Backlight dead -- can I repair it?

21 Dec 2010, 11:04

Bigbarry, that link you posted didn't work for me but this one seems to work and takes us to the thread where you explained how you fixed the screen.

Re: Backlight dead -- can I repair it?

23 Dec 2010, 17:30

If you are handy or comfortable with fixing electronics yourself you can order the replacement screen and install it.
However, if you have any doubt about your ability or wish for a worry free guaranteed fix then I would STRONGLY urge you to take it to an authorized Roland service center. Part info follows:

Part Number: 03560889 Description: LCD Model Number: KCG057QV1DB-G00