Black Screen on the PyGamer

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Black Screen on the PyGamer

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I received my PyGamer this afternoon.
The screen remains black and does not sound even after turning on the switch, Start, and Reset.
Did I miss anything? Please help!

Thanks,
Tina
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Re: Black Screen on the PyGamer

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Sounds like a backlight problem. There's no easy way to investigate/fix it.

Please email [email protected] with a link to this thread, your order number, and request the replacement of one PyGamer.

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Re: Black Screen on the PyGamer

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Will do! Thank you so much, Dave!

Tina

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Re: Black Screen on the PyGamer

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Hi Dave,

Thank Adafruit to sent the replacement quickly! I’ve received it. (Attachment-1)
After I hooked it up, the screen remained black. (Attachment-2)

Should I connect it to the computer to upgrade the firmware or place an SD card?

Please help! Thank you!!

Tina
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Re: Black Screen on the PyGamer

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Sorry for the delay. The notification mist have slipped by.

Hmm. Have you verified that your USB cable has data connections and isn't a charge/power only cable?

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Re: Black Screen on the PyGamer

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Thank you for getting back to me!

Should I hook it up with a laptop?
It has no display when I turn it on. The LEDs light up, but the display doesn't turn on.

-Tina

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Re: Black Screen on the PyGamer

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Yes, I would connect it and put something on it. Putting the latest CircuitPython on it will quickly show if the display works.

Dave

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