Boss GT-1 no display (help)

Started by Mando971, April 03, 2020, 01:58:11 AM

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Mando971

Hi all I'm new here

Can anyone help with my issue my Boss GT-1 powers up but I only get the screen lighting up and no display I have tried to factory reset but due to not having a screen to access the software it won't let me, my PC can't see the pedal when plugged in by usb, please see attached picture is there a way I can force reset by pressing any of the function buttons. I have check the circuit board can see any faults or damage picture attached

Can anybody advise a fix

Cheers  :)

slooky

Have you tried running the software with the GT 1?

gumtown

the amber colored ribbon is for the display, check it is seated correctly, the white board connector should lift up to release the ribbon lock.

try editor software to connect and remotely try set the lcd contrast (worth a try).
Free "GR-55 FloorBoard" editor software from https://sourceforge.net/projects/grfloorboard/

Mando971

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Hi Gumtown and Slooky

Thanks for replying and the advice

I%u2019ve tried connecting the GT-1 to my laptop but the software does not see the GT-1 the only lights on the unit is the lcd screen none of the pedals a lit

Regards :)

admin

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Quote from: gumtown on April 05, 2020, 02:28:04 AM
the amber colored ribbon is for the display, check it is seated correctly, the white board connector should lift up to release the ribbon lock.



^ Agreed!

Similar procedure is here  - but Boss GT-1 employs a vertical latch on its connector  -be gentle

https://www.ttieurope.com/content/dam/tti-europe/resources/Literature/SupplierGuides/0-2038_Molex_TTI_co-branded_AW.pdf


gumtown

Does not sound good if the rest of the pedals & leds aren't lighting up, possibly more serious than just the display.

Have you tried a different power supply, or a fresh set of batteries, just to eliminate a sickly power supply problem.?

Not sure if the GT-1 supports a hardware reset, some Boss units do, by holding certain combination of buttons in while powering on.
Free "GR-55 FloorBoard" editor software from https://sourceforge.net/projects/grfloorboard/