Screens out on my laptop

Pablo
Pablo Posts: 723
edited May 2006 in Electronics
It appears that I lost the "backlight" on my laptop. If I look real closely I can see the picture, but other than that, it's pretty much black. Does only know if this is repairable? (it's not a huge issue since it's the old one that I just had replaced under warrenty because it kept craping out for other reasons. but that haven't asked for it back, so I just may keep it).
Denon AVR-3803
RTi-70 Fronts
FXi-30 Surrounds
RTi-38 Back Surrounds
Csi-40 Center
PSW350 Sub
Panasonic PT-56WXF95 HDTVSamsung un60JS8000 SUHD
Denon DVD-2910
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,019
    edited May 2006
    Try this.....open the nearest window,hold it like a frisbee,throw as hard as you can.
    Thats why they call it "windows ":D
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited May 2006
    Replacing a backlight on a laptop costs approx. $300.
    Replacing your laptop for a basic model cost approx. $500-600.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited May 2006
    Ewwwwww..........did you say 'basic model'? lol
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • noimposse
    noimposse Posts: 264
    edited May 2006
    If it's a Dell or anything like that, you can get a new screen from them if you pester them enough. Their customer service pretty much gives in if you wont leave them alone about something.

    You would just have to replace the screen yourself is all.
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  • Pablo
    Pablo Posts: 723
    edited May 2006
    It's an HP. 2.8g processor with a 17" widescreen. It keeps having problems, so at $300 I may have to think about it. thanks for the input.
    Denon AVR-3803
    RTi-70 Fronts
    FXi-30 Surrounds
    RTi-38 Back Surrounds
    Csi-40 Center
    PSW350 Sub
    Panasonic PT-56WXF95 HDTVSamsung un60JS8000 SUHD
    Denon DVD-2910
    Xbox, Gamecube, PS2, PS3, PS4, xbox360, Wii, WiiU, n64
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,874
    edited May 2006
    for Pablo !

    :confused:
    Sal Palooza
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  • Kris Siegel
    Kris Siegel Posts: 309
    edited May 2006
    Call up HP to see how much it would cost, otherwise you may be able to do it yourself if you can order the part(s) needed.
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  • Pablo
    Pablo Posts: 723
    edited May 2006
    Does anyone know if repairing the "backlighting" is a possible home repair job?
    Denon AVR-3803
    RTi-70 Fronts
    FXi-30 Surrounds
    RTi-38 Back Surrounds
    Csi-40 Center
    PSW350 Sub
    Panasonic PT-56WXF95 HDTVSamsung un60JS8000 SUHD
    Denon DVD-2910
    Xbox, Gamecube, PS2, PS3, PS4, xbox360, Wii, WiiU, n64
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  • .Jon
    .Jon Posts: 98
    edited May 2006
    yea it is, Im doing it on an old lcd from my dads work. Ill find the link on how to do it for you in a sec

    it costs about 20 bucks if you want to do it he cheap way
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  • .Jon
    .Jon Posts: 98
    edited May 2006
    http://inventgeek.com/Projects/shorts/lcdfix.aspx

    im guessing it will work on a laptop lcd jsut everything is more compact
    vsnares
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited May 2006
    I would get the direct replacement. I know which HP you are refering to, it's the 7000 series Pavillion. The 8000's are the same. I'm sure you could buffalo HP into sending you one fairly cheap, and the install is not too difficult (some screws, and plug and play) Order the part (HP, or direct replacement) and PM me if you need some help. That's originally a 1600-2800 dollar machine, and I don't think you would want to trade down to a Dell of all things. The Dell product is yet another victim of corporate margin excesses. Avoid if you can afford to.

    I have one of the Pavillions with the smokin Desktop 64bit chip and the Briteview screen and I would sell my blood before trading it in for a Dell.

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