r40 video

[armagh1]

I have a r40 that will boot the IBM logo will have a redish tint, it will boot to windows stay up for 10 to 15 minutes then the screen will go blank but you can see windows very faintly in the background, I have changed the inverter card but still have the same issue, is this an LCD issue

[phool@round]

Sounds like the backlight.

[ZELAZNY]

Try to glue connector to interface.

[ajkula66]

Your backlight is shot. Period.

If you don't feel like changing it yourself, forum member jamiphar does an outstanding job replacing these.

[phool@round]

.....OR

By the way, Welcome to the Forum!

If you feel like tackling the job yourself, backlights are available on eBay (@$10) and here is a link for replacing one yourself (it's not your model); http://personal.bellsouth.net/d/r/drseng/ThinkpadCCFL/

I've done several (more than ten), it's not hard if you take your time and don't rush.

If you do attempt........ you'll need a hardened phillips - .000 bit. Wiha makes excellent small screw drivers or just find a Home Depot or Lowes and they'll have sets you can take a gander at. Just remember, you want a hardened tip.

.....or just replace the screen.

You now have a well rounded idea about what this forum is here for.

Good Luck!