> If the display is completely blank, you may have a dead one Yes, that's the problem when there are unknowns with only a single sample. Can't make comparisons and gather evidence. If I'd seen just one pixel appear or some sort of contrast change then maybe I'd be just a bit happier. I was exceedingly careful with it because COG displays are brittle but the possibility is there that it was duff all along Oh well. I've asked EA for advice, they can clear up that issue anyway Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .