>Can you measure the resistance between your Vdd and Vss lines? Since
>the batteries are heating up, it sounds like you've got pretty much a
>dead short between the two somewhere.

I've got no resistance between VDD and VSS.  I'll check again for transposed
pins, then I guess I need to start de-soldering parts until I find the
problem.  I am bad with the solder iron so I hope I don't have to go there.

>
>
>Can you unplug the LCD module and the receiver? It's really easy to
>swap Vdd and Vss on LCD connections by transposing pins. I think this
>would cause the LCD to draw excessive current.
>
>
>You might want to try dragging a scribe between any spots where Vdd
>and Vss traces come close to each other.

My once pretty PCB is now very scratched up and still shorting.

>
>
>Regards, Bob
>
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