Help on t61 dark screen.. Dropped it!

[dgcoupe]

i dropped it and the screen is so dim.. i can somewhat see something in the dark screen. I have replaced the inverter thinking it would fix it but didin't.. so i am guessing its gotta be a ccfl? Could i just go on ebay and buy a lcd screen?

FRU 42t0341 14.1 wxga lcd screen computer number is 7658cto


was thinking about this one? will this work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-IBM-THINKPAD-T6 ... 3a51cd0d07

[RealBlackStuff]

Seems as good as the rest, although they don't show an IBM part number.

[dgcoupe]

where else can i get a good screen .. or should i just pull the trigger on the link i posted?

[Süsser Tod]

You can find my very own post about an LCD on the list. Avoid the "generic" LCDs, go for a genuine Lenovo LCD or you will end up like me, with a good LCD that is not compatible with the Thinkpad.

[dgcoupe]

could it be cuz u upgraded it instead of just sticking to the one like the old lcd?? im hesistant about buying one from ebay now..

[Süsser Tod]

The XGA to SXGA upgrade is easy and should work... That is if you have the right panel.

Turns out that the panel they sent me doesn't have an EDID, so the T60 can't ready any information from it and doesn't know how to drive it. Maybe they sent me a panel for a T4x, as those didn't had EDIDs, the cable selected the resolution.

This is the panel that I ordered:

http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-T60-LAPTOP-LCD- ... 27a842c1d6

From the item description:

"100% OEM Compatible"

Obviously it can't be farther from the truth.

The panel that I received is an off-brand unit, completely generic, there are no markings on it. So if you decide to go with a conmpatible unit, make sure it is from a well known manufacturer, but I would rather get a genuine replacement.

[dgcoupe]

anyone else have any idea on what or where i should get the screen??

[GomJabbar]

I have bought a couple of complete display lids on ebay before. The first one for a ThinkPad 600E worked out just fine. The second one was for a T42 that had an XGA display. I broke the display in my overpacked briefcase while traveling. I decided since I had to replace the display anyway, I would rather put in an SGXA+ display (this was a T42 option). I bought a used, supposed, SGXA+ T42 display lid on ebay, but what I received was an XGA T42 display lid. I decided to install it anyway, but I was disappointed.

Anyway, I would recommend buying a used complete display lid. Less apt to get something incompatible and easier to install.