No clock display in ge clock radio model 7-4853A

My GE Clock is from the Mid 1970s and still going strong.

Here is the fix, which coincidentally mentions the Fixya Website. He didn't want to register to post a question with the answer.

Fixing a clock radio saying "1P:G8" or "IP:G8"? - anthrofox.org

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GE clock radios frequently used the Texas Instruments TMS3450NL chip to operate the clock. The "1P:G8" or "IP:G8" error code is NOT documented in the datasheet ...
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GE 7 4853 Clock Radio

Also, video showing buttons and how to turn it off.
How To Turn Off The Alarm On The RCA Talking Clock

To set the clock: 1. Press the SET button, the" : " will flash on the display 2. Press REV or FWD to set the time 3. AM or PM icon will show beside the time
The full manual can be found here, http://www.manualsonline.com/mdownloads/f8c57200-2d5f-c184-7944-ec02d8f9e065.pdf

This is a problem in the led display driver circuits.The circuit may have developed some problem with cold solder joints due to heat and vibration problem. The problem could also be in the led's driver circuits that supply power to the leds display for operation. This type of problem should be handled by a qualified service technician. You can call Emerson customer support at this telephone number. 1-800-909-1240. Between the hours of 8am-4:30pm CT. Give them the make and model number of your Clock/Radio and ask them for assistance. I hope this information helps you understand your problem. Thank you for using FixYa and have a nice day.

Geri, I recently had the same problem with my GE model 7-4966 clock radio. The radio manual states that there is a spare bulb included and stored on the underside of the battery compartment door on the bottom of the clock radio. To replace the bulb: 1. Twist the bulb bar handle on the underside of the radio to unlock and remove the holder. 2. Carefully pull the bulb out of the holder and replace with the spare bulb. 3. Place the holder back in place, twist the bar handle to the right to "lock" the bulb holder in position.
In case you can't find a spare bulb, the manual states "use only a GE259 or equivalent 6.3 volt, wedge base bulb. A clerk at Radio Shack told me she could get a replacement bulb.
Dennis60

My clock just did the same thing. I have had it since the very early 90s. Being only 32, this is the oldest thing I own. Funeral arrangements are currently being made. Rest In Peace little clock. Your time has come. Time of *****, 1P:G8. :(..

TRY........with radio on and set on "AM", hold "Clock" button about 7 seconds and let up - bringing a setup menu. Using tuning knob,scroll to "Hardware". Press tuning knob in, bringing up contrast menu. Press tuning knob in, bringing up "contrast level". Turn tuning knob counter-clockwise to "00". Brightness, dimming level should be "170". Turn radio off to exit, then adjust "Dim" button to your liking.

Press the Cancel button. While the wake mode LED is blinking (either alarm or radio) press the Wake Mode button. The wake mode LED should now be off. To turn off the Nap function before the alarm sounds, press and hold the Nap button for 3-5 seconds. The Nap LED should stop blinking and be off.

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