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T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:21 pm
by GnMvP
I’ve been an ibm-lenovo user for several years, owning a T61. Recently my father bought a T410si, which is an amazing machine, thin and light! Great! Although a big issue occurred … The screen(samsung) suddenly stopped functioning as it should. The backlight is not working anymore and we are stuck at the moment. The warranty is voided unfortunately.
Has anybody faced the same issue? Is this a screen issue or a motherboard one? The cheapest LCD I could find cost $400, can I find it cheaper?
First post!
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:19 pm
by Colonel O'Neill
Is the backlight not lit, but the image visible on screen?
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:45 pm
by GnMvP
yes, exactly.. i can see the windows logos on the screen but the backlit is not on..
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:43 pm
by Colonel O'Neill
If the backlight doesn't turn on at the BIOS POST (ThinkPad logo), then it could be one of three things:
1) The backlight on the panel is actually dead, or somewhere on the panel something went.
2) The LCD cable is damaged.
3) The motherboard is damaged.
My T400 suffered the same symptoms after I failed at disassembling the lid assembly.
Ended up replacing the LCD panel and cable to no effect and the motherboard is being fixed at the moment.
If you're under warranty, just call them up and see what they can do.
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:10 am
by GnMvP
I am hoping it isn't the motherboard!
Assuming that it's the LCD, where can I get a cheap one from?
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:33 am
by Colonel O'Neill
eBay, most likely. I got one for $110 with shipping.
Do note that if you attempt to replace the LCD, your warranty is void.
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:37 am
by GnMvP
Which one did you get? The ones I found on ebay cost >$400 !! Crazyy
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:47 pm
by Colonel O'Neill
I got the LP141WP2, but I'm not sure if it's compatible with the new generation.
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:00 am
by vinuneuro
LP141WP2 probably won't fit in a T400s/T410s since they likely use a thinner screen. My T400 has this screen and it's pretty good imo. If it were possible to fit this screen in the T400s/T410s I'd make the move.
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:52 am
by GnMvP
I confirm that! I tried installing a screen from a t400 and it didn't fit.
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 4:50 am
by vinuneuro
You probably killed the possibility of a T410s for me with that post.
Which model screen did you try? Was it too thick?
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:50 am
by lead_org
How did your warranty got voided?
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:32 am
by GnMvP
It's both too thick and has a different connector.. I don't remember the exact model atm.
The warranty was voided as I changed the processor and the wifi antenna!
Re: T410si Screen Issue!
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:30 pm
by GnMvP
Unfortunately for me, the problem is with the motherboard! I bought another screen and had the same result.. So I guess i'll just sell the parts..