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   Jo Even Skarstein to atarigalen@yahoo.com   
   Re: Stacy power supply   
   14 Jul 09 07:08:14   
   
   c3130c20   
   From: joska@nvg.ntnu.no   
      
   atarigalen@yahoo.com wrote:   
      
   > I regret that I don't know the current draw of the screen or original   
   > HD.  I am skeptical of your idea though, since the STacy's screen   
   > seemed rather low-contrast, and I remember that those screens were   
   > relatively low-power back in the day.  The solid state idea might be   
   > more of a help.   
      
   The LCD itself is not a problem. The problem is the EL backlight.   
   Replace the EL film (which is quite dim on most Stacys anyway by now)   
   with a sheet of reflective film and some LEDs. This will improve the   
   backlight and reduce the power consumption significantly.   
      
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