I have done it on a gameboy before, but it was not a fun process. But I
was emboldened by the fact that if it didn't work out, there are
replacement LCD options for the Gameboy. No such option for a failed
attempt on a Model T.
Meh... maybe I will attempt it on one. I guess if I am going to go
through all that trouble to remove the films, might as well look at a
backlight mod.
As for a replacement LCD, it would probably be cheaper to come up with a
CPLD emulation to a more modern panel. I have yet to size it up, but the
LCD in the Cidco Mailstation 100/150 looks about the same size. But
while we are fantasizing anyway, an e-paper display would be the most
fitting replacement, IMO. Ultra low energy and no need for a backlight.
Scott
On 11/22/2025 11:18 PM, Erik Keever wrote:
Hi Scott,
This guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBRtDURtw00 makes replacing
the failed parts of the display look a lot easier than it probably is.
If someone wants to query Newhaven Display about a new custom dot
matrix display that's M100-compatible, please do tell us the probably
eye-watering setup cost.
-- Erik
On Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM Scott McDonnell
<[email protected]> wrote:
I guess it was inevitable. Browsing Ebay this week, the line up of
Model
100s < $100 appear to have polarizer degradation issue (blackened wet
looking center) It was bound to affect our Model Ts at some point.
What are our options moving forward as our own collection will one
day
suffer this fate?
Has anyone successfully replaced the polarizer on the Model T
LCDs? Have
replacement LCDs been looked into?
Scott McDonnell
