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Hello Elizabeth, I recently repaired a HP32E with exactly the same symptoms. The problem with the 'spice'-series calcs is that the Display as well as the chips aren't soldered to the main- board. Sooner or later this leads to contact problems. A short repair instruction: 1. You need to unscrew the case. 2. Hold the case with the keys down (or they fall to the floor) 3. Snap apart the case (needs quite some force) 4. Label the chips on the main board. 5. Take away the metal clips wich run along the sides of the main board. 6. Clean all contacts on the main board 7. Put chips back on the right place (later models have the chips soldered). 8. Put the main board back toghether, fit metal clips 9. You may test the calc before completely closing the case, as opening the case again is a pain.
Hope this helps you Cheers Daniel
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