Nomad repair help needed.

[Wavelflack]

Has anyone had a malfunctioning Nomad AND successfully repaired it? My unit simply doesn't want to "boot up". The backlight comes on, and there are a few static crackles from the speaker, but it never gets up and runs. The cartridge connector has been cleaned quite a bit, but to no avail.

Does this sound familiar? Any tips for things to look for? Common faults in Nomad hardware?

BTW, this is running on AC input, so it's not a battery issue.

Thanks!

[Wavelflack]

I don't usually bump my own threads, but I'm REALLY needing some help on this.

[omnedon]

I'd suspect the ribbon cable that goes to the screen.

Problem is, that ribbon cable is directly soldered to the screen PCB. IF it's at foult, you've got a parts Nomad there.

Disassemble and make sure all removable ribbon cables are well seated. All molex connectors are connected.

Be careful. That screen can give you a painful jolt.

Guess how I know that?