RD1967 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Hello, everybody! I have the POD HD500x and the display light does not work unless I press really hard on the screen but then as soon as I let it go the screen light stops working again. Seems like there is a short or something. I can see what amp or effects I'm using but only if my face is about 2 feet from the screen but if I'm standing up playing I can't see the screen at all. Has anybody seen this before? Is there a fix I can do at home to avoid having to send the unit back to Line 6 for a repair. Any suggestions? -Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnette Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Hi, not a common issue but a few times it has come up; some will suggest checking your PSU. I will suggest you check the small knob at the back and see if you can fix it with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD1967 Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 I already tried the PSU and that didnt work. What do you mean by "the knob at the back"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnette Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Hi Ron, Sorry the brightness display knob on the back. I thought you were new with it but I see not. Did you test the PSU or swap it out? It seems that pressure on it connects so you might try opening the unit up(easy) and check the ribbon cables and connections related to the pressure you use. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnette Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 your right! Don't know what I was thinking, some other gear. Hope you get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Hey there, the only thing I can suggest, based on the screens behavior, is that there is a bad solder joint. The HD produces a fair amount of heat and sometimes a solder joint can separate from the board. A repair shop would be the best place in lieu of taking it all apart and "trying" to find the bad spot (it is doable though if you have the experience/skills). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD1967 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Guru, are you saying that the display is basically a "plug and play" type of hardware? If so, I know the replacement part only costs $35 and I am pretty handy...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Guru, are you saying that the display is basically a "plug and play" type of hardware? If so, I know the replacement part only costs $35 and I am pretty handy...... Assuming that it's out of warranty already, and as long as you know your way around a soldering iron, you've got nothing to lose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 This should help: http://line6.com/support/topic/12411-hd-500-lcd-replacment/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 regarding me.. hmmm... well... it's time to take some supplements for the memory :rolleyes: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnette Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 LOL geesh, I need memory supplements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD1967 Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Thank you for the replies. I haven't soldered anything for more than 30 years....not sure how comfortable I am taking this on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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