[Elecraft] last try..blank display

[Roland & Elvie Whitsitt]

I'm at my wit's end trying to figure out why there is no words appearing on the K2 on the phase 1 test.  I've tried every suggestion short of lifting the display off or replacing all the chips.  This kit was given to me partially complete and I retraced it from step one.  
I've been building these little kits for simple rigs lately and have been eyeing the k1, but I'm wary of another failer.  I'm only out $12.00 on this kit.  Those chips add up fast though and elecraft charges $100 bucks an hour to look at it.  It sure is a pretty rig.  Wish I was smart enough to figure it out.  This is my 3rd post on this problem over the last 6 months.  thanks
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