Ripple Maker II - Blue/Black Screen

BLUE SCREEN - The source cable (HDMI) on the LCD screen is disconnected or partially connected.

Check the troubleshooting video attached.

Symptom:

The screen is blue/black.

Action:

1. Turn off the Ripple Maker 2.

2. Move the Pod manually to the back area so you can reach the inner side of the LCD screen.

3. For taking out the screen, open the clips on the left and the right side of the screen by pushing the lower part of the clips down and push the screen out by pushing the pin in the middle.

4. Firmly plug the HDMI and USB cables into their ports, making sure the cables are tucked in on both sides.

5. Re-attach the screen by inserting the lower part first and then pushing in the upper part. 

6. Turn off the RM2 and turn it back on.

Addressing the Ripple Maker II Blue/Black Screen Issue

If your Ripple Maker II displays a ** Maker II Blue/Black Screen Issue

If your Ripple Maker II displays a blue or black screen, the problem is likely caused by a disconnected or partially connected source cable (HDMI) leading to the LCD screen.

The following tutorial outlines the steps to resolve the Blue/Black Screen symptom on the Ripple Maker II.

Symptom Identification

The key symptom of this issue is:

• The screen is blue/black.
• The cause is identified as the source cable (HDMI) on the LCD screen being disconnected or partially connected.

Step-by-Step Action Plan

To fix the blue/black screen issue, you will need to access the inner side of the LCD screen and ensure the cables are firmly connected:

1. Turn Off the Device: Begin by turning off the Ripple Maker 2.
2. Access the Screen Area: Move the Pod manually to the back area of the machine so that you can reach the inner side of the LCD screen.
3. Remove the Screen: To take the screen out, you must open the clips on both the left and right sides of the screen by pushing the lower part of the clips down. Then, push the screen out by pushing the pin located in the middle.
4. Secure the Cables: Firmly plug the HDMI and USB cables into their respective ports. When doing this, make sure the cables are tucked in on both sides.
5. Re-attach the Screen: To put the screen back, first insert the lower part and then push in the upper part.
6. Reboot: Turn off the RM2 and then turn it back on.

Note: A troubleshooting video related to the blue & black screen issue for the RMII is available for download in the sources.

This procedure, which involves checking the connection of the source cable (HDMI), is crucial for resolving this specific screen malfunction.