Dead Lynx?

[madhatter667]

My Lynx has problems.

It doesn't power up with batteries, and the screen flashes for a split second when I plug it in and hit power.

This is frustrating, because it worked fine before I moved... now that things are a bit more normal, I thought it would be cool to sit down and play some Lynx, as it has been a while since I have been able to do that... and I get nothing.

 

Is this a common symptom? Fixable? Cheaper to get another one?

I emailed myatari.com asking about a refurb system II. This is the style I have, and I even have the box and inserts... so if I can get another LynxII, I could just plop it in the box I have.

 

Thoughts?

[EricDeLee]

My Lynx has problems.

It doesn't power up with batteries, and the screen flashes for a split second when I plug it in and hit power.

This is frustrating, because it worked fine before I moved... now that things are a bit more normal, I thought it would be cool to sit down and play some Lynx, as it has been a while since I have been able to do that... and I get nothing.

 

Is this a common symptom? Fixable? Cheaper to get another one?

I emailed myatari.com asking about a refurb system II. This is the style I have, and I even have the box and inserts... so if I can get another LynxII, I could just plop it in the box I have.

 

Thoughts?

 

Ebay.... cheap replacement systems can be had any day of the week.

You should be able to pick one up for $30 or less

[busterm]

My Lynx has problems.

It doesn't power up with batteries, and the screen flashes for a split second when I plug it in and hit power.

This is frustrating, because it worked fine before I moved... now that things are a bit more normal, I thought it would be cool to sit down and play some Lynx, as it has been a while since I have been able to do that... and I get nothing.

 

Is this a common symptom? Fixable? Cheaper to get another one?

I emailed myatari.com asking about a refurb system II. This is the style I have, and I even have the box and inserts... so if I can get another LynxII, I could just plop it in the box I have.

 

Thoughts?

 

Have you made sure the brightness is up. Other wise Best E. has them for $45 with 90 day warranty

[madhatter667]

Yes,

the brightness was turned up. The power light comes on for a second, and that's it.

Best Electronics... I've bought from those guys before. Tons of stuff.

$5 less, refurbed, and with warranty... hard to beat. Probably be calling them later today.

[madhatter667]

Placed an order with Best Electronics for a reconditioned Lyn II, and also picked up one of their rechargeable Ni-Cad battery packs for it.

So, I should be back on track in a few days.