PM3 LCD Just went crazy

[Alfie2]

So my PM3 just went nuts and started doing this:



Does anyone have an idea of what might be going on?

[Citroen]

Disassemble it. Re-seat the ribbon cable in the connector on the main board, reassemble and test.

[Alfie2]

Did that a couple of times. Tested and still nothing. In fact now the LCD doesn't do anything.
I'm guessing this PM3 might be dead.

[Citroen]

Have you tried a new set of batteries? Have you tried powering it through the USB-B connector?

[Alfie2]

I've tried both and still nothing.
When I connect the PM3 to a windows box, It detects a USB device, but doesn't know what it is.
The C2 utility doesn't see it either.

[Citroen]

You're either going to have to work with the folks at C2 in VT to resurrect that or stick a hand in a pocket, pull out $180 and stump up for a PM5.

I know which option I'd choose and it ain't the repair.

[Carl Watts]

I've tried both and still nothing.
When I connect the PM3 to a windows box, It detects a USB device, but doesn't know what it is.
The C2 utility doesn't see it either.

Whats the serial number off the back of it ?

If it starts with a 1, 2 or 3 is an older version of the PM3. If its a 4 then its the new version.

It could be as old at 2003-2004 so its probably time for a new monitor.

If your in the UK, there is a guy that advertises on E-Bay over there by the name of Simon Gisborne who repairs them.If your in the USA then a new PM5 is cheap, time for a new monitor.

The early versions of PM3 have now had their day in terms of really reliable service life.

[Citroen]

If your in the UK, there is a guy that advertises on E-Bay over there by the name of Simon Gisborne who repairs them.If your in the USA then a new PM5 is cheap, time for a new monitor.

According to the OP's IP address he is in the USA, hence my suggestion to spend $180 for a new PM5.

[Alfie2]

The serial is 200048852 so it's definitely an older one.

Thanks for all your help. It is much appreciated.

[Zach]

I just upgraded my Model D with a PM3 to a PM5 and will be selling the excellent condition PM3. If you're interested, let me know. Located in Chicago area.