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Do Lcds Last Forever?

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Bert45 | 15:55 Thu 13th Dec 2018 | Technology
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I have an old calculator powered by two AA batteries. The display is hard to see, but when you hold the calculator at the right angle the display appears, but then it disappears. It will do calculations even when the display is not visible. I have changed the batteries, but that has made no difference. The calculator is possibly 30 years old. Does the LCD have a finite life?
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My yes was in answer to "Does the LCD have a finite life?" and not "Do Lcds Last Forever?"
16:05 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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Yes, they have a lifespan, usually calculated by hours used rather than age
15:57 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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Nothing lasts forever
16:03 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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My yes was in answer to "Does the LCD have a finite life?" and not "Do Lcds Last Forever?"
16:05 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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In the very early days of LCD digital watch displays, the digits faded way too soon...particularly when exposed to bright light. They have improved significantly, but do not last forever.
16:08 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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Treat yo' self!

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/263332360?sc_cmp=ppc*GHS+-+Grocery+-+New*PX+%7C+Shopping+GSC+%7C+All+Products+%2B+Tesco+Brand*Home+%26+Entertainment*PRODUCT_GROUP263332360*&ds_rl=1116019&ds_rl=1116016&ds_rl=1116019&;gclid=CjwKCAiAo8jgBRAVEiwAJUXKqJvAAeESfvOIrlMLeaWccQ0z8ZcUm3XWlqXKrwkwADeua29JWGnLdRoCzIsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
16:14 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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get a calculator in Poundland - a pound.
16:17 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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Mine is solar powered, which is rubbish for use indoors this time of year.
16:21 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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Solar is fine for me. This time of year I simply remove my pants, as the sun shines out
17:53 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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Problem solved .. when OG is charging his batteries you could pop round and share his sunshine !

It's just a thought but do you have a mobile phone .. even the most basic of phones has a calculator.
18:49 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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Love your answer OG - Happy Christmas !
FBG40
18:54 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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I have to admit owning a mobile phone, but it is about as old as the calculator. It's a Nokia, no camera, and if it has calculator I've no idea how to find it. But the calculator I'm referring to is a scientific one and I needed it for calculating the sum of a geometric series. I have a solar-powered one for the simple stuff.
19:01 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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Suggest to someone that they buy you one for Christmas.
19:16 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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treat yourself £2.00
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Busicom-Scientific-Calculator-Big-Display-Financial-Business-Office-School-FN200/152079703315?hash=item2368a81d13:g:uAEAAOSw7RdZv5-c:rk:3:pf:0
07:17 Fri 14th Dec 2018

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