Re: [NTLK] "Moire pattern" on the screen

From: Mark (markr13_at_comcast.net)
Date: Tue Jan 21 2003 - 21:54:22 EST


You have a Newton ring problem that is caused by the top layer of the
touch screen pushing against the glass backing. Try loosening the screws
a bit and see if that helps.

>
>I have recently noticed what I can only describe as an irregular
>Moire pattern on the screen of one of 2100's. The pattern pretty
>much covers the entire screen of the unit. I can view the screen
>clearly only when it is at the "right angle" to the light source. The
>pattern is present with or without the backlight.
>
>When I installed my Ser-001 upgrade and reassembled the case, this
>pattern was NOT present (not visible?). It seems to have gotten
>progressively worse since the case was reassembled, though.
>
>Is this pattern somehow related to pressure on the screen or to some
>other phenomena?
>
>Thanks.

-- 
Mark Ross
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