DS Lite Top Screen Replacement Woes

[Ricochet]

Okay, I've replaced this DS Lite's top screen.  However, when I powered it on (& was prompted for Username, Datetime, etc), the top screen displayed solid white--no DS logo. 

So, I disassembled the unit, re-seated all ribbons, & put everything back together.  No luck--same results: user prompts on bottom, blank white on top.  Looks like the new screen's getting power, just no signal.  It does respond to the brightness control, but little else.

Is this maybe a ribbon cable problem?  Much difficulty was encountered, pulling it through the hinge...

[TheZombieMaster]

We solved the problem via email, but I guess the answer should be posted here too for the benefit of other readers.

Yes this is a ribbon cable problem. Don't twist/bend the cable too much when pulling it through.

[BellRok]

So was the cable ripped or was there a quick fix?

[TheZombieMaster]

Cable was ripped

[chris]

New Customer please help if you can, DS Lite top screen started to show black water like circles then got to the point where the screen was white with the black circles.
Heres where I might of made a mistake, I tried to repair it (Daddy can fix anything except small electronics) I paid $220.00 for this, i need to come through with a repair.... HELP Please

Thanks

[TheZombieMaster]

Can't repair it. Just replace the top screen and you should be good.