This has been covered recently on this list, it sounds like the cover
spring has come loose and punctured the ribbon cable to the touch
screen, I believe that someone had a web site covering repair/mod's
for this, however your biggest problem will be repairing the ribbon
cable.
Ben.
NB I am sure someone will chime in with more details soon.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of
> Stephen Jendraszak
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 4:16 PM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: [NTLK] eMate Problem
>
>
>
> I am having a Newton problem. I opened my eMate last night,
> and heard a
> clicking sound from the case. It seemed a little looser to open and
> close, but I was able to do what I needed, so I thought
> nothing of it.
> But today, I cannot write on the screen, or even tap close
> boxes, etc.
> It sounds like there could be a loose part inside the unit,
> but that may
> have been there before. Any ideas? Has anyone else had this problem
> before?
>
> sj
>
> http://homepage.mac.com/stevehj
>
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