When I twist it, it's fine...

[alaustin]

Hello,

About six months ago, when I first started having this problem, I read a thread somewhere about the X5 loosing color or turning white unless the user twisted the case. The thread mentioned a repair place in California that was known for fixing these things.

I called the repair place and they knew exactly what I was talking about and said something about soldering a connection to the motherboard. They were also going to only charge me $40.

I recently talked to the folks at PPCTech and they told me they had not heard of this particular problem, but would look at it for $45 and may be able to fix it for that price (maybe).

As I am neither a gambler nor rich, so can someone tell me how to fix this problem or of a place that specializes in these repairs. There isn't a screw in the world I am afraid of turning, but when it comes to welding, I would rather leave that to the pros.

Thanks for any help in advance...

[Zaniax]

Maybe you don't need to solder, so if you would like to try to fix your x5 then have a look here:
http://www.gethightech.com/Merchant2...axim_takeapart

Good luck ....



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[Zaniax]

BTW: alaustin -
Congratulations on your first post :approve:

Welcome to the AximSite - I'm sure you'll enjoy - :)



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[alaustin]

Thanks,

I have read many threads on this site and always found it usefiul.

Is it just one of the ribbons that comes loose and causes this problem?

[Zaniax]

Well - if your x5 is sensitive to twisting then there is a bad connection to be fixed -
either by soldering or just plain mechanical, like a cable socket contact ...
Just be very careful if/when you inspect the inside.

Edit: You will lose all programs so don't forget to make a full backup ...



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