Thanks for the response. No labor costs here, I was just going to tinker
around with it anyway. If I can't improve anything, I'll just buy another as
it is out of warranty.
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Rick

"Jerry G." wrote in message
...
These radios are considered low cost for replacement. The labour cost to
service it may exceed the replacement value. On many of these models GE
gives an exchange during the warranty, when the dealer sends the unit for
service. The display may be going dim, if it is the LCD model, because
the
electroluminance panel behind the display is going weak. As for the
buttons, the switch may be going defective. In most models these switches
are on a moulded strip assembly. Some use spring loaded contact wafers,
while others may use conductive rubber pads.

If you call GE Thompson's service department, they can give you
information
for their authorized parts dealer for your area. It is possible that the
parts will be unavailable for your model when out of warranty. You have
to
ask.

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Greetings,

Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG
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"Rick" wrote in message
...
My wife gave me a GE Model 7-4892a clock radio as a gift, about a year
ago.
I like it, it is very ergonomic. Now one of the buttons requires several
pushes to shut off the radio alarm. Plus, the LCD display has always had
low
contrast and is difficult for these tired eyes to read at nite.
While attemting to remedy the intermittent button, I thought I would try
to
tinker with the circuit a bit to increase either the contrast and/or
backlighting somewhat, if possible. I cannot find a schematic on Sams or
the
web anywhere (too new?) which would be helpful.
Anyone have a suggestion where to accomplish this? I haven't taken it
apart
yet, and want to avoid trouble with the wife. ;o)
Thanks for any help.
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Rick