What next, my Jornada 720 crapped out

I have been using my Jornada 720 since about 2002. I used it as a laptop replacement doing spreadsheets and word documents and also used it as my main Bible. A few weeks ago, the screen stopped coming on. I think the system is working but I only get a little glow out of the screen. I am really missing my little computer.

I want to replace it with another handheld or something similar. I don't keep up with the current technology so I have no idea what is out there that I should look for. I figure several of you have been through this and may have some suggestions.

I can always buy another 720 or 728 used.

Thanks,

David Enoch

First and foremost it could be prudent to investigate what has gone as it could be fixable.

Has the screen motherboard connector simply come loose?
If you get a torch and shine it into the screen is the display still there (i.e. the back light has died)

I cannot see anything with a torch. Is there a technique to seeing anything with the torch? I think there is a back glow or the backlighting anyway.

I just found the tutorial about how to disassemble the 720. I could take it apart and see if the connector to the monitor has come loose. I will try that tonight.

David Enoch

Edited by DavidEnoch 2009-11-30 2:34 PM

If you are seeing the backlight and no image then there is no signal response from the screen data.

If the backlight has gone but a strong front light reveals an image, then you just need to replace the CCFL