HP DV2000 Screen Question

[xit]

HP DV2000 laptop brought in with a screen problem. This problem is just a little different than usual. Usually the screen is either black (nothing at all) or dim can see desktop, very dim though. This laptop displays about 1/2 the normal brightness on the screen but you cannot see the desktop.

This laptop works just fine on an external monitor so that leaves only a few culprits, lcd screen, inverter or backlight. Would like your input before I move ahead.

The inverter would be the cheapest shot.

xit

 

[rclarke250]

sounds like either the back light or inverter, unless you have replaced a back light before, I would replace the whole LCD panel, it's easier unless you have replaced back lights before.

 

[xit]

True backlights are a pain (done plenty), so I will try an inverter 1st, hopefully that will solve the problem, if not, new screen time.

thanks

xit

 

[xit]

Just to follow up and describe the solution. After trying my best to resolve the problem I ordered a new inverter board for this lap top. I installed the inverter and still same problem so I called the owner & said next would be a new screen, sooooo noooow, they tell me that a new screen had been installed only two weeks ago. I took the display apart & sure enough, the connection to the screen was not complete, so I connected properly & secured it with clear tape & all is now good.

go figure, I had asked initially what had happened to bring on this problem and no one knew!

xit