Matrix Portal Starter Kit + Red Lines

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Matrix Portal Starter Kit + Red Lines

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Hey,
So my Matrix Portal setup fell of my desk earlier and is now displaying red lines. The LED indicator on the matrix portal seems to be showing things are running okay and it's connecting to the computer, so I think the issue is potentially with the screen, but I wanted to check. I have attached a picture
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Kelly
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Re: Matrix Portal Starter Kit + Red Lines

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Check all the connections, and verify that nothing has come detatched. Specifically the tabs where the connectors attach to the display board as well as MatrixPortal board.

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Re: Matrix Portal Starter Kit + Red Lines

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Ohhh yup that did it! One of the connections was loose
Thanks!

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Re: Matrix Portal Starter Kit + Red Lines

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Easy fixes are always nice.

I'm always somewhat disappointed when I see those surfacemount headers.

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