T60 LCD Panel Half Dark (mostly)

[JohnD.]

Hi Guys/Girls,

I have a t60 (2007-A16, 15” 1600x1200) that I recently purchased from eBay. The lower half of the LCD is dark but I can see through it showing the background image. Also, after I close the lid (let it sit for a little bit) and open the machine, the lower half of the panel is completely dark but then I start to see vertical lines appear, letting about a quarter of the background image appear. I am wondering if I need to replace the LCD or the inverter or both. Also, it is running Ubuntu so I wonder if the problem is a driver one? I am going to install WinXP over the next couple of days also.

Thank you for your time and helping me!
John

I also used the search function to see if this issues was gone over before but came up with no hits.

[RealBlackStuff]

From your description, I'd say the LCD is knackered.
Inverters do die but that is quite rare.
Try to return your T60 for a refund if it is "not as described".
UXGA screens are expensive ($140 upwards) and getting more and more difficult to acquire.

[JohnD.]

Thank you RealBlackStuff for responding.

I did look on eBay for replacement screens and have read the forums about a certain seller that has good feedback on the site, that sells the IPS panel. Your right it's around $140.

You know I want to buy you a Guinness some time in the future, if you are ever near me or Philadelphia.

Thank you,
John