> DM> Well Troy not sure about the burn out.  But I have had my PRO-2004
 > DM> for about 10 years now and it is also constantly backlit.
 > Well, I guess it doesn't matter, as I returned that
 > particular scanner and am now trying a couple of others.  The
 > ones I've disassembled all appear to have easily accessable
 > backlights, so I should have no trouble replacing them or
 > Given my experience with modern electronics, hearing that a
 > 10 year old top of the line model is still working doesn't
 > give me any confidence that a 1 year old bargain model is
 > going to hold up.  I'm still driving my '73 Oldsmobile.  My
 > friend's '94 truck is up on blocks.  :-)
I understand.  Thats why we still own, drive and rely on our 1981.  Its front 
wheel drive, everything works like new and it is paid off.
David McGuire
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