[Elecraft] K1 LCD backlight foam etc

[Don Wilhelm]

Greg,

I assume you mean the 1/8 inch thick double adhesive strip - if so, the 
answer is yes, that is what holds the backlight in place.  Position it 
properly on the first try because that double sided foam tape is 
difficult to remove if you do it wrong - follow the instructions precisely.

In what way are you finding it "difficult to solder"?  Just pre-tin the 
lead and the lead of the resistor/wire, then lay the resistor/wire next 
to the backlight lead and apply a bit more solder - task done.  It is 
the pre-tinning that makes the process easy.  Pre-shape the components 
so they lay in contact with each other before you start helps a lot too.

73,
Don W3FPR

ki4bbl at cox.net wrote:
> Is the LCD backlight only held to the foam pad by that 1/8 strip?   
> Also, I am finding it difficult to soldr the anode cathode to the  
> jumper and resistor...any suggestions?
>
> Thanks
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