Help my with a broken calculator...

2007-01-08 12:26:50

#1

eagles1106: Member; +269|7041|Marlton, New Jersey.

Debated whether this should be in tech or not, but w/e.

Pretty simple post, I have a calculator that I payed a lot of money for (think its a ti-83 or 84), and noticed that the screen was cracked, along with what looks like a blue ink outlining the crack(s). I can view some things, but only on certain parts of the screen. So, if I try to look at a list of something, I cant see it all. I have searched online and dont think TI has any programs where you can turn it in or get it fixed.

Anybody ever have my situation and if so, would you recommend going anywhere such as any local stores (maybe something like bestbuy or an office store..)?

2007-01-08 12:54:16

#2

eagles1106: Member; +269|7041|Marlton, New Jersey.

Nobody probably cares, but its really the only calculator I have (besides the one in Windows ) and would possibly like to know if you have any advice..

2007-01-08 12:57:24

#3

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|7090

Hmm... Dunno If im going to be much help... Btw How much did you pay?

2007-01-08 12:58:34

#4

eagles1106: Member; +269|7041|Marlton, New Jersey.

80-100 dollars....

2007-01-08 12:58:36

#5

Mr.Casual: p-n*|3eergogglz; +136|6967|Minnesota eh

I think it done fore. 120 Dollars down teh drain.

2007-01-08 12:59:55

#6

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|7090

eagles1106 wrote:
80-100 dollars....

Wow...

2007-01-08 13:00:25

#7

The Stillhouse Kid: Licensed Televulcanologist; +126|7099|Deep In The South Of Texas

The blue ink looking stuff is the liquid crystal goop, sounds like it got cracked. Get in touch with TI and see if there's a repair service:

http://education.ti.com/educationportal … ntact.html

Might just have to bite the bullet and buy a new one.

2007-01-08 13:00:42

#8

evilcartman99: The Octagon; +18|6870|da ville, va

You can get them for like 60 now but your calculator wont get better it's broken.

2007-01-08 13:04:21

#9

Gladiator08: Russell Crowe's Loin Cloth; +49|7171|Philadelphia, PA

I found a ti-84 in school with a cracked cover over the LCD, took off all the screws and cover of that and my ti-83, but the sizes didnt match so i couldnt replace it.

But those calculators are BEASTLY

Last edited by Gladiator08 (2007-01-08 13:04:41)

2007-01-08 13:08:36

#10

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|7039|SE London

Step 1. Buy a cheap LCD screen.
Step 2. Get a circuit diagram.
Step 3. Get the soldering iron out and hope for the best.

Or you could just give up and get a new one.

2007-01-08 13:21:22

#11

_j5689_: Dreads & Bergers; +364|7174|Riva, MD

Gladiator08 wrote:
I found a ti-84 in school with a cracked cover over the LCD, took off all the screws and cover of that and my ti-83, but the sizes didnt match so i couldnt replace it.

But those calculators are BEASTLY

Hell yeah they are. TI-84s have clocks in them. TI-83s don't.

2007-01-08 13:44:30

#12

aLeX: .?; +160|6789|:D

Just buy 8 crap calculators for $80. They will last for ever and will still meet your basic calculating needs.

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