T43 Dropped! Lcd question

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marcooks · #1 Post by **marcooks** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:47 pm

I guys,

I have my T43 for 2 years and I'm very impressed about it in general.

Today, my cat "had fun" with my laptop... It dropped from about 1 feet. It was off and closed. So the only thing happened is that it flipped (like a toast!) 180degres and land on the Lcd side.

I wasn't worried at first. It runs, but the lcd won't. I plugged ans external screen.

I've done research and I think I will have to buy another lcd. what do you think?

I have read de manual and I've checked the plug to be sure it was ok...

I don't want to spend 500$

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#2 Post by **richk** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:21 pm

Usually, it means the LCD is broken. It is possible that the backlight snapped, but usually it is the panel. (Most people "fix" the backlight by replacing the screen anyway, because they are hard to replace. It is also possible, but unlikely, the motherboard is broken, but in most cases, MB failure will also affect external video. The screen off any T40/T41/T42/T43 will fit. Is your machine 14" or 15"? XGA, SXGA+, UXGA? I do have some screens around here that will fit.

#3 Post by **Harryc** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:31 pm

Try reseating the LCD's ribbon cable both at the system board (first) and if that doesn't work at the back of the LCD. Use the T43 hardware maintenance manual.

#4 Post by **richk** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:38 pm

Certainly checking the connection is free, but the connector is screwed in and difficult to dislodge. The one behind is taped. The only times I have found that reseating works is if there was some moisture inside that affected the contacts. In those cases, cleaning and reseating can help.

marcooks · #5 Post by **marcooks** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:53 pm

richk wrote:Usually, it means the LCD is broken. It is possible that the backlight snapped, but usually it is the panel. (Most people "fix" the backlight by replacing the screen anyway, because they are hard to replace. It is also possible, but unlikely, the motherboard is broken, but in most cases, MB failure will also affect external video. The screen off any T40/T41/T42/T43 will fit. Is your machine 14" or 15"? XGA, SXGA+, UXGA? I do have some screens around here that will fit.

thank you guys for the fast reply!

The MB is ok I think because I was able to use the laptob via the external port...

M laptop is the 2686DGF it's the SXGA+ 14.1''

I'm mad at my cat...

So I did my homework tonight...I have unplug the cable that connect in the MB. It didn't change anything.

I don't understand why the Lcd display something...and I'm able to see with an external Lcd. It must be the Lcd panel...

Thank you guys... I appreciate a lot!

Felix

#6 Post by **richk** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:31 pm

I just want to mention that there are occasional MB problems that affect only the LCD. The external works fine.

jargoone · #7 Post by **jargoone** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:01 pm

Shine a flashlight on the LCD and see if you can still make it out. If you can, it's probably the backlight or inverter.

marcooks · #8 Post by **marcooks** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:48 am

jargoone wrote:Shine a flashlight on the LCD and see if you can still make it out. If you can, it's probably the backlight or inverter.

ok, but I see grey light...but no windows

The lights must works, but it shows only grey background with vertical lines...

This happened to someone here?

Thx

Felix

gunston · #9 Post by **gunston** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:21 pm

First of all, i felt sorry for you, and faulty LCD screen.

well, i guess this is the time to change a new LCd screen.
Maybe you will feel more happy with your new screen which is bright enough.
Try to choose the flexview version...

worth to upgrade this screen!!!

NikoJR · #10 Post by **NikoJR** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:24 pm

LCD's are relatively inexpensive, compared to 5+ years ago. If you are really latched on to your notebook, no may be a good time to "upgrade" your LCD panel....if at all possible.

Any compatible drop in upgrades available?

marcooks · #11 Post by **marcooks** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:38 pm

gunston wrote:First of all, i felt sorry for you, and faulty LCD screen.

well, i guess this is the time to change a new LCd screen.
Maybe you will feel more happy with your new screen which is bright enough.
Try to choose the flexview version...
worth to upgrade this screen!!!

Interesting, what is the flexview version? sounds good to me? what's the range price? Is there anybody here solding this type?

Thx guys,
Felix

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