Wyluli Wolf Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I have a deep scratch on the front of my Lynx II. Does anyone have or know where I can get a replacement screen cover? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StijnDW Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 How did you remove the display plastic? I always was under the impression it was glued on? Where you able to remove it without any permanent damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) How did you remove the display plastic? I always was under the impression it was glued on? Where you able to remove it without any permanent damage? All the Lynx I've seen are not glued but have 4 tabs underneath the screen. 2 on top and 2 on the bottom. Carefully pry it off. Be very careful. You can easily scratch the black paint. Edited May 28, 2015 by Krip316 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I have a deep scratch on the front of my Lynx II. Does anyone have or know where I can get a replacement screen cover? Thanks! If you don't find anyone here, there is a seller on eBay by the name of "techbabe" who sells them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Krip316 - Thanks. I did see that techbabe had been selling them but there were none available. Perhaps she will post more..... Until then, arg. StijnDW - Krip316 is right about the 4 tabs. You have to take it completely apart if you want to see those tabs from the inside. I pried at it forever then finally got ticked off and did break one of the plastic bits on the bottom that the tab grabs on to. How anyone achieves this without breakage or loss of sanity is beyond me. I may have to glue part of the replacement on. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Krip316 - Thanks. I did see that techbabe had been selling them but there were none available. Perhaps she will post more..... Until then, arg. Send her a message on eBay. She'll hook you up. Best Electronics sells them too http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/ Edited May 28, 2015 by Krip316 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Send her a message on eBay. She'll hook you up. Best Electronics sells them too http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/ I looked all over Best's website but didn't see replacement screens for the Lynx. I did buy one of the upgraded speakers from them though. I'll try messaging "techbabe". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamer Deluxe tm Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I ordered one from techbabe a week ago, because on of my Lynxes has one that has been badly manufactured, causing rainbow interference effects on the display. The replacement one isn't new, but was described as 'as good as new'. I haven't received it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I looked all over Best's website but didn't see replacement screens for the Lynx. I did buy one of the upgraded speakers from them though. I'll try messaging "techbabe". Best's website is weird. I emailed them a list of items I needed and the screen was one of them and they said they have them for $20. A bit pricey IMO. Techbabe sells them for around $10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamer Deluxe tm Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I've just received my replacement screen cover from techbabe. It came packaged in a small envelope with no bubble wrap, loosely wrapped in a barely fitting piece of rough torn off packaging paper. I was surprised it didn't get damaged. Apart from some very small scratches at the edges of the display, it looks as good as new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterZero Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) I had a Lynx 2 with a deep scratch on the screen. I fixed it by sanding with 400 grit sandpaper to get rid of the scratch, then wetsanded with 2000 grit then polish with Novus 3 then finish with Novus 2. Scratch all gone. Edited May 30, 2015 by HunterZero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamer Deluxe tm Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Taking off the display cover is kind of a nightmare. The cover is really stiff, so you have to apply a lot of pressure to the tabs on the inside. Broke two parts of my housing that were holding the tabs because the cover gave very suddenly. Still seems to be on there tightly enough because it clicks down on the sides of the cover as well. That's a procedure I wouldn't really like to do again :^( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Best sells them, the part isn't on the website, it's only in their paper catalog. I can look up the PN if anyone needs it, but an email to Brad should get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 I ended up getting one from Techbabe. $12 buy it now. Best does sell them if you ask. Cost is $20 plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmando Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Anyone know if it's possible to get a replacement screen glass for the first generation Lynx's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 11/23/2020 at 10:44 AM, catmando said: Anyone know if it's possible to get a replacement screen glass for the first generation Lynx's? I am still asking that question as well. Wish there was a replacement, glass maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 11/23/2020 at 10:44 AM, catmando said: Anyone know if it's possible to get a replacement screen glass for the first generation Lynx's? 45 minutes ago, gilsaluki said: I am still asking that question as well. Wish there was a replacement, glass maybe? You mean this? https://retrosix.co.uk/Atari-Lynx-Lens-c118215501 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 On 9/21/2021 at 4:55 PM, -^CrossBow^- said: You mean this? https://retrosix.co.uk/Atari-Lynx-Lens-c118215501 Oh wow. That's great. Never heard of them. Are they reliable? Is it fairly easy to change out the screen on a Lynx I? Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 29 minutes ago, gilsaluki said: Oh wow. That's great. Never heard of them. Are they reliable? Is it fairly easy to change out the screen on a Lynx I? Thanks for the info! I've only ordered their replacement lynx II mylars but that order arrived quickly and I've installed a few of their LCD kits into Game Gears that my clients ordered from them. So yes, they have good products. Never replaced the lens on the Lynx I, but I'm assuming it is just a plastic silkscreened sheet and can be popped out from inside. Then you would use some mineral spirits or something similar to remove any left over adhesive from the plastic and then apply the replacement cover. That is basically what I do on the Game Gear and GBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Great to know another resource. I live in the USA. Shipping is more than the part, but no matter. I will remember the mylar availability. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, gilsaluki said: Great to know another resource. I live in the USA. Shipping is more than the part, but no matter. I will remember the mylar availability. Thanks again. I think I might be on Bradley's do not serve list so finding out that retrosix made their own replacement mylar for the Lynx II was excellent and I ordered up a few to make it worth it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Got the glass lens cover from RetroSix. Fits like a glove. Not too bad to change out, just take your time. Now my Lynx I looks brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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