Display went dim

[Wookie]

I've been using the R-200 for some time now and love it, however, the one I am using now has a dim display.
I've cleaned the contacts, the batteries are indeed fully charged.
Anything else I can do to make it come back to the way it was originally?
Thanx in advance!!

 

[f1r3b1rd]

Wasn’t that a dna board?
You can hook it up to escribe and possibly adjust the brightness on the board

 

[5150sick]

I've been using the R-200 for some time now and love it, however, the one I am using now has a dim display.
I've cleaned the contacts, the batteries are indeed fully charged.
Anything else I can do to make it come back to the way it was originally?
Thanx in advance!!

Which R-200 are you referring to?
Smok made an R-200, Wismec RX200, SnowWolf R200...

Also Welcome to the forum

 

[Wookie]

It is the SMOK R-200 unit

 

[5150sick]

That's a classic.
I have one of those.
The screen is similar to a DNA screen.
Are the lights out entirely or just dim?

If they are just dim then one of the backlights could have went bad.
If it's entirely out the screen has either failed or became disconnected from the chip.

 

[CaFF]

That's a classic.
I have one of those.
The screen is similar to a DNA screen.
Are the lights out entirely or just dim?

If they are just dim then one of the backlights could have went bad.
If it's entirely out the screen has either failed or became disconnected from the chip.

Possibly, some juice got into it?

I don't have that mod, but have a Ijoy 200 that had a tank leak and the display is fubar now; weak and flickering. Still works, but I can't see WTH it's set to. So, it's toast until I feel like tearing it apart.

 

[Wookie]

That's a classic.
I have one of those.
The screen is similar to a DNA screen.
Are the lights out entirely or just dim?

If they are just dim then one of the backlights could have went bad.
If it's entirely out the screen has either failed or became disconnected from the chip.

Yeah, It is a classic, but a damned good MOD.. The display works, just very dim, barely readable but can still be seen. I have a new one in the box but was hoping to keep this one in use for as long as possible.

 

[SteveS45]

Just a thought check for Stealth Mode?

 

[5150sick]

Just a thought check for Stealth Mode?

Yeah, It is a classic, but a damned good MOD.. The display works, just very dim, barely readable but can still be seen. I have a new one in the box but was hoping to keep this one in use for as long as possible.

Holy Shit!!!!
I totally forgot about that.
You could have pressed a button and set it to "stealth mode"
That just means the screen is off.

 

[5150sick]

OK, i'm going to break mine out to find out how to get it in and out of stealth mode.
I'll report back when I figure it out.

 

[5150sick]

I tried every combination of buttons i could think of.
I can't seem to find a stealth mode anywhere.
I even have the manual.
It's not in there
I added pics of the manual

 

[Wookie]

BIG THANX to all of you that have replied!
Like I said, it is still working and even tho the display is readable (barely) It hasn't failed yet.
I am a big fan of this MOD and I've had it in service for 5 years, and I have a new one in the box.
I just can't bring myself to retire this one if it's still functional. With the help of a magnifying glass, I am still able to make any changes necessary. Was wondering if I did accidentally press a couple of button combinations or something that made it go dim.
Love this MOD and just hate to give up on it....

 

[SteveS45]

BIG THANX to all of you that have replied!
Like I said, it is still working and even tho the display is readable (barely) It hasn't failed yet.
I am a big fan of this MOD and I've had it in service for 5 years, and I have a new one in the box.
I just can't bring myself to retire this one if it's still functional. With the help of a magnifying glass, I am still able to make any changes necessary. Was wondering if I did accidentally press a couple of button combinations or something that made it go dim.
Love this MOD and just hate to give up on it....

I have an RX-200 that went thru so many drops and refinishes I finally retired it after over 5 years because I got tired of it's pitfalls. Not a Quality issue more my abuse. Sentimental value has no price.

 

[gsmit1]

If you can get it apart, see if you can disconnect the screen from the socket and clean (carefully) the socket and the contacts on the end of the ribbon.

 

[Wookie]

If you can get it apart, see if you can disconnect the screen from the socket and clean (carefully) the socket and the contacts on the end of the ribbon.

Thanx, I will knock it apart and see what options I have to check and clean the connections to the display.

And please note...
It's very clean, I've never had a problem with a tank leak of any kind. Juice has never been an issue.
The display is ON and visible (barely) So it's not a stealth issue..

 

[gsmit1]

If they are just dim then one of the backlights could have went bad.
If it's entirely out the screen has either failed or became disconnected from the chip.

I agree, it's more likely a backlight, but can't hurt to try reseating the cable it that's possible. Some are soldered on.

Thanx, I will knock it apart and see what options I have to check and clean the connections to the display.

And please note...
It's very clean, I've never had a problem with a tank leak of any kind. Juice has never been an issue.
The display is ON and visible (barely) So it's not a stealth issue..

Like I say, can't hurt.

Aside from Evolv I've never looked, but some Chinese outfit has to sell these small lcd screens.