(nearly) dead screen on R32

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rhz · #1 Post by **rhz** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 10:49 pm

Hi,

I have an R32 with a strange problem. The screen is nearly dead in the sense that it is extremely, extremely dim to the point where you can barely see anything. This happened suddenly.

Is this necessarily a hardware problem? Could I have accidently done something to the computer's settings to create this problem?

Any help would be appreciated greatly.

Thanks,

rhz

lithium726 · #2 Post by **lithium726** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 12:34 am

Sounds like the LCD backlight died. Definatly a hardware problem.

rhz · #3 Post by **rhz** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 12:04 pm

I don't know whether it's time for a new laptop....

Thanks

Website · #4 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 12:50 pm

You said that this happened "suddenly". Were there any warning signs like a pink or red tint to the screen prior to the light going out? If yes, then it is most likely the CCFL (backlight).

If not, it might be that the inverter has gone bad. These are easier and cheaper to replace than the CCFL.

rhz · #5 Post by **rhz** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:49 pm

I booted up the computer once and noticed this problem. I then shut it down manually (pressing the power button) and rebooted. The problem went away. Upon next (and all subsequent) power ups, the screen was very, very dim--completely unusable.

Orevin · #6 Post by **Orevin** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:57 pm

You should check the cables first. Unplug and reconnect them. If that doesn't help, start with the inverter card. Buy from a source, that offers a refund if you send it back (even with a restocking fee).

(nearly) dead screen on R32

(nearly) dead screen on R32

how much do you suppose it would cost to fix?

There was no tint prior to the problem

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