How to replace Jornada 568's digitizer?

[bbarker]

The digitizer on my Jornada 568 has begun to fail. In the lower portion of the screen it's impossible to align properly, so it clicks several millimeters away from where I tap the screen. When I try writing with the Character Recognizer it often returns the wrong character.

I have picked up another 568 that isn't working, but with a digitizer that works. Does anyone know how to replace this component? I haven't ever opened up a Pocket PC and I'll only have one shot at this. I want to do it right.

Thanks!
Bart

[marc100x]

Hello,
here is a part of the information you are searching for.
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/hp56xscrnrwk.asp

regards,
Marc

[bbarker]

Thanks. I contacted them and they'll do it for $45. I'd rather avoid spending the money, though.

[marc100x]

I have just bid on Ebay for a jornada 568 "for parts". I will try to repair it and will have to open it completly. Perhaps in two weeks (one week to receive the jornada!) I will be able to give to you some indications on what to do (or not to do!).
I have allready "debricked" a jornada and had to solder some connections on the motherboard (see http://discussion.brighthand.com/sho...threadid=96487 ), but now it works very well and I don't want to risk it...

Marc

[bbarker]

Sounds great. I haven't soldered anything in the past 40 years. It sounds scary to me.

[marc100x]

In your case, you certainly don't have to solder, just small connectors to move, I suppose.
So be quiet for the following 40 years and continue to keep your health away from the toxic fumes of soldering...
marc

[bbarker]

Whew! Thank goodness.

[marc100x]

Hi,

I had some problems with my "jornada for parts" ebay buying. The seller says today that I will received it at the beginning of april.

Marc

[marc100x]

Hello Bart,

Have you seen this link?
http://www.pocketpcman.com/CDs/hpCD/560series/560.htm
I don't know if these informations are relevant (but cheap)
I have received my jornada for part(it's a 565) but the inside glass of the screen is broken (not the digitizer side).
I have begun to dismantle the hardware but hesitate at the main connector of the screen. Lack of inspiration...

Howewer, could somebody tell me where I can find a cheap screen?

Regards,
Marc

[bbarker]

Originally posted by marc100x
Hello Bart,

Have you seen this link?
http://www.pocketpcman.com/CDs/hpCD/560series/560.htm
I don't know if these informations are relevant (but cheap)
I have received my jornada for part(it's a 565) but the inside glass of the screen is broken (not the digitizer side).
I have begun to dismantle the hardware but hesitate at the main connector of the screen. Lack of inspiration...

Howewer, could somebody tell me where I can find a cheap screen?

Regards,
Marc

Yes, I happened upon that site, downloaded the instructions (for $6) and did the repair. Thanks.