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Yes, using Amtech 559. I removed the LP8550 yesterday and replaced it and the problem was solved. Backlight now works! I'm waiting on a 4mm nozzle for the my Weller WHA900. Reflow with Chinese air stations sucks!
Thanks Louis and aprendiz!
What chisel tip do you use? I was looking at the T15-DL52 https://www.all-spec.com/products/T15-DL52.html earlier this morning. I think I'm going to get it.
I use a Hakko FX-951 soldering station with a FM-2027 iron and currently only have one tip at the moment...the bent conical T15-J02.
I am considering purchasing the FM-2032 micro pencil and the following tips today:
Tips for 2027
T15-ILS (conical) or T15-I
Tips for 2032
T30-I...
I buy IPA and distilled water at drug/grocery stores as well, I guess what I'm asking is there a better place to buy the lab grade stuff? Possibly in bulk?
I have a board that powers on but the screen remains blank. Backlight is working but there is no video. What is good place to start troubleshooting this issue?
The board was liquid damaged
I wasn't getting voltage at the fuse, replaced U9701 and got voltage. Now it appears the circuit is not being boosted to drive the backlight.
I also replaced 0910
I'm getting 14.3V on PPVOUT_SW_LCDBKLT on the LVDS connector but no backlight.
I'm guessing there...
Having a no backlight issue on a 820-3476 board after liquid spill. No corrosion was present on the board as it was a really recent liquid spill. Cleaned the liquid spill residue, have chime and video signal but no backlight.
The fuse is good.
I'm getting 0V on PPVOUT_S0_LCDBKLT
When I test...