Problem with 16x2 LCD display

[Paulc1]

Re: Invoice#116712 Standard LCD 16x2 item PID 181
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> This LCD worked fine as a temperature monitor for about a couple of months
> and recently stopped working . Started getting erratic/incomplete letters and now getting about 2 rows of pixels of the upper row illuminating and no readings on the second row at all.
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> I tried to connect it on a breadboard just feeding power and contrast
> control to pin 3 with same response ie half of top row and nothing on
> second row or contrast. Checked vcc @4.98V
>
> Any suggestions, or are warrantees still applicable?
>
> Thanks
>
> PBC

[adafruit_support_bill]

Does squeezing the bezel make any change?

[Paulc1]

Thanks for fast response.

Squeezing bezel somewhat darkens pixels at point of contac

Hope attached pic gives idea.

Thanks

PBC

[adafruit_support_bill]

These displays use a conductive elastomer strip to transfer signals from the PCB to the glass display. Sometimes if they are not making good contact a squeeze will get them working again.
Contact support@adafruit.com to discuss replacement options.