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by TotheMax
Mon Feb 22, 2016 11:10 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Brand new raspberry pi 2 model b not turning on when plugged
Replies: 13
Views: 2969

Re: Brand new raspberry pi 2 model b not turning on when plu

I just figured that since all the holes lined up I needed to solder all of them and a little over soldering wouldn't be an issue. I'm sure I can salvage the LCD, hopefully this didn't short the Pi. Does anyone know of a tutorial for this LCD Hat specifically? or another LCD hat that uses the GPIO? I...
by TotheMax
Mon Feb 22, 2016 2:10 am
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Brand new raspberry pi 2 model b not turning on when plugged
Replies: 13
Views: 2969

Re: Brand new raspberry pi 2 model b not turning on when plu

http://i.imgur.com/V67fmao.jpg

There is a picture of my terrible soldering job. I was antsy and just went at it instead of looking for a tutorial. First time soldering too.

I dunno how this could have screwed up the pi but I can definitely unsolder and still use the LCD I'm pretty sure.
by TotheMax
Sun Feb 21, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Brand new raspberry pi 2 model b not turning on when plugged
Replies: 13
Views: 2969

Re: Brand new raspberry pi 2 model b not turning on when plu

That light is probably covered by the LCD Hat now... I did an alright soldering job a few of the pins are connected by solder because my iron is a bit big but otherwise I think it's okay. The psu works I charged an external battery for phone with it... I can't unsolder the hat... I didn't use a tuto...
by TotheMax
Sat Feb 20, 2016 11:34 pm
Forum: Beginners
Topic: Brand new raspberry pi 2 model b not turning on when plugged
Replies: 13
Views: 2969

Brand new raspberry pi 2 model b not turning on when plugged

Is there a light that is supposed to turn on when it's on? I plugged in my pi with the micro Usb psu it came with and it didn't show any signs of turning on. i plugged it into a TV an there was no signal coming from the pi. is the Ethernet light supposed to come on? I soldered on an LCD screen hat k...

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