Got this for pizza money from a Hong Kong seller as non working. Asked for movement pics but he said he had none. Had tried battery but no life.
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Decided to take a punt anyway as it's a 7a38

First impressions were quite good.
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Then I opened it up to try a new battery
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Took the top plate off to take a look at the circuit block
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Started to look around for either a donor or even a circuit block. None at all

Then I posted my anger and disappointment on Wristsushi where a very generous member offered a working donor
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It has made its way from NJ USA in 3 days and has arrived at Heathrow. Now the wait starts.

Once here, quick movement swap and a really deep clean and I'll have my first 7a38 (next a 7a28 )

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