So, I ordered a TI-86 online a few days ago, and it just arrived today. I like the design more than the TI-83+. However, there is a contrast glitch where when I adjust the contrast, it will either be really light or really dark. Only the middle (4 or 5) works. Also, when I am using in it, the contrast will occasionally automatically fade out or suddenly become black. This isn't that much of a problem for me, at least compared to the next problem I encountered.

For most of the programs I have tried to download, I get this error (mostly when transferring string data files). I am using TI-Connect with the silverlink.
I don't remember the exact error - I don't have the calculator with me, but I will add the actual error when I do.

Code:
Cannot transfer. The file format is invalid


Oddly, when I tested Wabbitemu, I got the erro "Invalid File Argument".

Both times I was trying to transfer the game "Banchor". However, it happened with almost every program I tried.
Unfortunately, the LCD problems you describe are symptomatic of failure of the LCD ribbon cable. You can repair it on the TI-86 the same way that you can repair it on the TI-83 Plus; see this topic for details. I'll leave the transfer question to someone else, as I'm afraid I'm not sure what the answer is.
Thanks, Kerm. I'll try to fix it. Very Happy
Switchblade wrote:
Thanks, Kerm. I'll try to fix it. Very Happy


Do or do not. There is no try.
oldmud0 wrote:
Switchblade wrote:
Thanks, Kerm. I'll try to fix it. Very Happy


Do or do not. There is no try.

Lol, I mean't I would open it up and look at it to see what it needed. I would definitely post pictures of the inside and ask for advice before any modifications. Very Happy
  
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