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Laptop repairs
I run a PC retail and repair outlet. Desktops are easy to repair, having largely common standard components. Laptops however are another matter.
They do have some common components, ie: hard drives and memory. Optical drives used to be unique, but now increasingly share a common format, albeit with different cosmetics. Motherboards understandably are model unique, but the biggest anomaly is displays. Why should a LG 15” TFT have a different connection interface in a Compaq than in a Toshiba? If the internal cables in a desktop can be standardised, why not the ribbon cable connecting a screen to the motherboard on a laptop?
A common screen problem is Inverter failure. This is a small inexpensive component that handles the screen backlight. Failure results in a dim display. Why can this not be standardised? Why does Compaq for example insist that you buy a new screen/inverter package when only the Inverter (roughly £20 ) is faulty?
I have a collection of faulty laptops with perfectly good screens that could be used to repair other laptops with faulty screens or inverters. If the above issues were addressed by laptop manufacturers, (apart from screen sizes) the 2nd hand screens in those units could be used to economically repair others.
Why would I want to use 2nd hand screens instead of new ones? A 15” TFT monitor costs typically £130 The same screen (minus its casing) for a laptop will set you back about £250! Add the labour and VAT and the repair cost can easily exceed £300! Inevitably, faced with a bill like that the customer abandons his computer and invests the money in a newer better model, adding to the pile of faulty laptops!
In view of the WEEE directive and environmental concerns, and the pockets of consumers, Laptop manufacturers pull your corporate fingers out!
Mission Computers
PS. When reviewing Laptops it might be worth mentioning the availability of parts for repair. Retailers brands like Time & Tiny & Advent, nearly impossible, and in Advent’s case (PC World) ridiculously expensive! SONY – Unobtainable!! They refuse to supply any parts, not even a keyboard!
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Is it possible to repaire a acer We have a acer travelmate 4050 but cant get the back off
Posted by: brocklebank | 6 Jan 2006 22:28:03
i have a Tiny laptop and the display has gone very pixilated. i can't even read the help pages now. i'm pretty sure that it's not hardware so has anyone got any ideas?
Posted by: chris | 8 Jan 2006 21:42:35
acer travelmate 4000wlmi.screen very,very dark but all other functions seem ok
Posted by: gary walker | 25 Jan 2006 20:14:34
hi there, i have a fujitsu siememens S4542 with a dim screen (faulty inverter) do u have an inverter available and how much ,ll it cost. i live in london. can collect if distance is not far or mail.
Posted by: jonas cornelius | 31 Jan 2006 19:11:42
Does anyone have an inverter for sale for a Sony VAIO PCG-GRT100 if so let me know availability and price
Posted by: Albert Greenaway | 5 Jun 2006 19:44:37
Hi,
I am looking for an inverter for my Toshiba S1900-303.Can anyone let me know were to get one and what price i will be paying.
Posted by: Tim Mace | 5 Jun 2006 22:06:47
I agree ..when will i be able to use generic parts for repairing .i find some laptops have many parts that can be used in others,but it takes lots of time to find the compatable laptops.
Posted by: cheap laptops | 8 Jul 2006 13:31:50
I am looking for a realiable laptop engineer who can look at my Sony Viao laptop which I am now unable to boot up but have power light and the HD light comes on momentarily but nothing shows up on the screen, I don't want to use PC World for the Obvious reasons so any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: angela | 10 Jul 2006 21:30:14
Hi i have a sony laptop which is booting up but not displaying anything as the screen is black.. I plugged external monitor but still no picture.. As no external monitor I have ruled out screen / lcd / invertor problem and guess it must be motherbaord! anyone out there suggest a reasonable repair company
Posted by: kevin | 13 Jul 2006 22:56:10
Do you have a LTN121XU-L01 replacement screen for a Samsung MV8000 Laptop?
Posted by: Fiona | 22 Jul 2006 00:48:08
Hi Friends.
I WAS the proud owner of a Sony VAIO VGN-A517b. Late one weekend afternoon, myself rather tired and working casualy in our livingroom on my pride and joy I foolishly place my comforting cup of hot chocolate on the table just as my two children come running in playing "tag" - or was it "let me poke you in the eye"? as they do. The result ... totally DEAD Laptop that smells of hot chocolate - Oh Woe is Me. I have to laugh or else!!! I have no anything. No charging lights, no ON, no Hum or fan or HDD activity. Totally DEAD. I presume major short out at power-in socket and/or battery terminals. Any sensible ideas greatfully received. Thank you all and keep your machines chocolate free!!!
Maz.
Posted by: Maz | 24 Jul 2006 02:50:45
looking for a auo screen B150PG03. for an ACER travelmate 4601lci. ARE THERE ANY OUT THERE
Posted by: Rob | 1 Aug 2006 00:28:10
I have an acer travelmate 212txv inverter with an smd diode missing on the back.It is labelled d1, can anyone tell me what the code is on the diode.
The inverter part no. is T62i172.00
Posted by: mal | 22 Aug 2006 14:09:40
i hae an acer travelmate 4050 it wil nt power up i have ben told it cud be the internal power source but am unsure were to start i a loking for a mother board fr in and a power surplie to hpefuly fix the problem can anyone ofer me any asistace email me please
Posted by: chris | 29 Dec 2006 13:57:32
hi
i see from your intro that advent screens are very difficult to obtain
ive found a repair company who for £210 including collection and fitting a new 15in tft screen for my advent 7026 do you have any seconds at the moment or should i go for the new as that seems to be the best price i can find
thanks
pete
Posted by: pete barnecutt | 2 Jan 2007 17:28:18
figures
Posted by: dead dite | 5 Jan 2007 22:54:00
anyone looking for a fugitsu seimens s7010
for parts i have one
all in vgc hdd screen memory case keyboad in all
i shut it down and it wont come back on give me an E
FOR INFOMATION IF YOU LIKE
colin
Posted by: colin evans | 10 Jan 2007 03:47:26
Hi - my advent 7086 screen is on the fritz - can any one sell me a secondhand one ? thanks
Posted by: ross | 11 Jan 2007 16:55:21
I take used laptops to Africa to support a charities, and am looking to receiving used laptops free or for avery small fees. Contact me on 01908 508708 or 07878 514603
Posted by: samuel | 13 Jan 2007 00:06:28
I take used laptops to Africa to support charities, and am looking to receiving used laptops free or for very small fees. Contact me on 01908 508708 or 07878 514603
Posted by: samuel | 13 Jan 2007 00:08:19
Where is the inverter on a Compaq M2000 Laptop? Is it behind the screen? Pulled mine apart but cannot find it. Acompany called Service Source supplied one to me £37.00 inc vat & del.
Posted by: GRAHAM WING | 29 Jan 2007 19:39:49
hi i have a advent 15.4 widescreen laptop 7105 year 2005.when i turn the pc on all i get is power lights on with no screen working at all,would i be right in saying its the inverter?not sure?
please can you advise me on this matter.many thanks mark
Posted by: mark | 17 Feb 2007 17:17:59
I need a screen for Advent 7090 (14.1) widescreen. Laptop is less than ayear old. Can any one help?
Posted by: Lesley Webster | 28 Feb 2007 16:51:20
i've got a hp pavillion zt3000 and the screen is cracked,i was wondering if anybody could tell me the cheapest way to replace it?? i dont really know much bout laptops so id have to send it away to be fitted thanks
Posted by: katie | 1 Mar 2007 13:32:34
Hi,
Got a Acer travelmate 2312,the screen has gone very,very dark but everything else seems fine ,but too dark to use.
regards,
stephen.
Posted by: STEPHEN | 13 Mar 2007 15:11:07
hi..
i have an old laptop which has a faulty motherboard. mechanic guy says it has to be replaced. now the laptop uses a desktop cpu and desktop ram. i have a desktop motherboard with me lying around. can the desktop motherboard be used in the laptop. i know it would then become a desktop because the casing doesnt have that much space.. but i need a computer more than a laptop now.
my specific quetion would be..'can the display be connected to the desktop motherboard?'
any help would be appreciated :)
rgds
kaa
Posted by: kaa | 17 Mar 2007 14:42:17
We stock inverters for most brands. If you need an inverter or a backlight we can help. We also have LCD screens, hard drives, plastic parts, DC Power Jack - Hard Drives - CPU - Memory and more.
Posted by: Laptop Jack | 23 Mar 2007 09:40:34
LCD Inverters - Laptop CPU - Laptop LCD Screen - Laptop Hard Drive - Laptop Motherboard - LCD Backlight - Plastic Housing - Keyboards - DC Power Jack Repair - Data Recovery ... Give us a call ... www.LaptopRepairPortland.com
Posted by: Laptop Repair - LCD Repair | 23 Mar 2007 09:49:03
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Posted by: ACI LTD | 26 Mar 2007 09:51:39
Can anybody please advise: my son saved up and bought an Advent 7086 to use for exams and revision.Got it from granmas neighbour;she didn't use it but didn't supply the receipt and has moved away!Yes silly us!Now the screen keeps fading out though it will go on full when about 3'' away from being closed.The quotes we've had so far are just out of our budget-may as well buy a new one!We would appreciate any direction and advice anyone may have or know of anyone who is gonna charge us honestly!WE are based in East London. Thanks in advance
Posted by: Kate | 31 Mar 2007 13:19:39
Have problem with 7 month old philips freevents x52 needs new screen - pc world wont help even still under guarantee - says i dropped it even though i didnt - say its not worth repairing - even though it cost me nearly £800. Any ideas???
Posted by: susan rayner | 2 Apr 2007 17:06:13
We replace or repair laptop power sockets for a fixed fee. We hold stock for most current models. Other laptop and data recovery services are available. We mainly cover the London and Surrey and Sussex areas.
Posted by: Richard | 2 Apr 2007 17:20:16
My NEC M400 lcd screen is starting to fail with bluish and reddish line on the screen. Is it possible to dismantle the LCD screen and yet still be able to use the vga port behind the computer to power my standard computer monitor..
Posted by: Akram | 3 Apr 2007 12:00:04
looking for a replacement internal fan for my fujitsu siemens s7010. any takers?
Posted by: cavan | 4 Apr 2007 10:32:57
Hello
I'm a Spanish user of a travelmae 4050 series wich screen got broken, samsung ltn150xb-l03.I would be very glad if someone were able to tell me where can I find an original(or alternative) screen (new or used)for a reasonable price.
My email is u1038656@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance
Posted by: toni | 14 Apr 2007 14:22:09
The Computer Doctor is an established computer services computer company that can handle a variety of repairs and part replacements. We do not sell parts, however we do the parts repalcement as part of the repair package. We repair faulty laptop power socket replacements and inverter/backlight repalcements and in many cases component-level laptop repairs. For more information call 0845 257 4954 or visit http://www.computerdoctor.co.uk.
Posted by: Joseph Naghdi | 23 Apr 2007 07:43:01
Laptop Computer Service specialises in all types of laptop repairs including data recovery from faulty laptops and system recovery. We do not sell parts, however we do the parts repalcement as part of the repair package. We repair faulty laptop power socket replacements and inverter/backlight repalcements and in many cases component-level laptop repairs for Toshiba, Sony Vaio, IBM Thinkpad, HP, Dell, Fujitsu and Samsung. For more information call 02075161077 or visit http://www.laptopcomputerservice.co.uk.
Posted by: Anna Carino | 3 May 2007 15:10:56
I have an Advent 7039 laptop and wish to know to to install a new DVD+RW drive. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
My E-mail address is "bob.leeming@ntlworld.com
Posted by: R.Leeming | 17 May 2007 14:37:17
i have an advent 7087... anywhere i can the power connector replaced at a reasonable cost please.. cheers darren,, plymouth
Posted by: Darren | 20 May 2007 12:26:43
Britec IT Solutions is a computer repair and pc maintenance company based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
We are specialists in diagnosing and pc repair, we repair all manner of computer problems. If you're having problems with upgrades, or your computer is running slow, or even if it's dead, we can help!
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Posted by: Brian | 30 May 2007 12:26:54
I have a 7087 laptop which failed. The power was getting to the keypad but the screen wouldn't lightup! I took it to pc world and they said it would need to go away for checks and possible repairs. I took it home and removed the battery pack. I wiped the contacts, put it back in and hey presto! It works as good as new!
Posted by: Toby | 31 May 2007 16:27:14
I have an Advent 7087. I wish to run a system restore to clear the hard drive of personal information. Can anyone help?
Posted by: Juliette | 2 Jun 2007 08:55:18
we are a laptop repair company based in watford we are the only sony laptop spare part dealer from inverters to motherboards we have parts for all makes and models of laptop we all so have the larges collection of dc sockets one of the most common problem with the laptops is the dc socket going dry jointed of braking
we are hear to help
0870 7779677
laptopsandspares@btconnect.com
Posted by: laptop pda and spare parts | 8 Jun 2007 21:28:38
Hi i have a travelmate 4050 i plug the charger in and if i slightly knock the lead the laptop starts beeping constantly and the only way to stop it is to turn the laptop off then back on again
can anyone help please
Posted by: louise | 11 Jun 2007 17:40:39
i have an acer travelmate 4050 and need to replace the power port but cant take the back off. how do i do this?
Posted by: dean | 12 Jun 2007 15:51:29
i need philips x52 keyboard, if anyone has it, pls contact me.
thx
Posted by: moe | 15 Jun 2007 23:36:46
i have a acer 4050 note book in which usb port is not working.
I tried with pcmcia card with usb ports but still it is not working.
can any one give me an idea??
Posted by: G.S.Bapi Raju | 16 Jun 2007 13:10:49
I have a Sony VGN-A417m with a faulty inverter.
The inverter model is; NEC/Tokin - 02028-b011-p2-0
I can't find any uk websites that sell this item...so if anyone has this, it woyuld be much appreciated if you got in touch with me,
many thanks,
Laurence
Posted by: Laurence Smith | 21 Jun 2007 18:18:46
hi. i have acer travelmate 4050.it rn ok with power attched but it does not work on battry ,infact it does not charge the battery or work on battrey battery charge stay on 58percent.i even bought a new battery but the problem persist. can anyone help
Posted by: rosh | 28 Jun 2007 18:51:07
Hi,the motherboard of my beloved Philips X52's been damaged but the rest is fine so I've got otherwise perfectly good laptop if anyone needs spare parts-screen's flawless, keyboard slightly bent in the middle but could be used.Similarly,if someone's got X52 working motherboard,please let me know.Thanks.
Posted by: beneteau | 12 Jul 2007 14:07:36
I am looking for parts for a philips X56 laptop. Philips are VERY unhelpful. I understand that they buy and badge them, does anyone know either where I can get parts or what BRAND they actually are or made by who??
Posted by: Richard | 23 Jul 2007 14:23:35
Google search baby !!!!!
Posted by: ray | 29 Jul 2007 09:51:45
We repair and stock all major laptop brands. We are also affordable and helpful. If you need anything give us a bell
Robbie
DR Laptop
Posted by: Robbie Wallis | 4 Aug 2007 19:11:53
hi can anyone suggest a place to buy a reasonbly priced lcd screen for my advent 15.4 7105 know someone who can maybe fix but not where to get part from or if anyone has one for spares please let me know.
Posted by: tracee | 21 Aug 2007 22:26:40
does anybody know where i can order a screen cable for an advent 7026
Posted by: dean beresford | 9 Sep 2007 17:59:51
does anybody know where i can order a screen cable for an advent 7026
Posted by: dean | 9 Sep 2007 18:05:32
Require LcD screen, used in good condition, for Fujitsu-Siemens laptop A7640
Posted by: Cyril Sharpe | 12 Sep 2007 20:57:39
Does Anyone has a Philips X56 Laptop Screen.As my laptop Screen demaged and need to be replaced.
Posted by: Imran | 15 Sep 2007 12:33:34
I have split water/coke over my philips x55p pink notebook.
Any suggestions please,
or can anyone tell me how to remove the keyboard.
I cannot even log in!!!
Posted by: Rio | 15 Nov 2007 15:22:35
we have an advent computor monitor ,model568 productHD-527i,when we switch it on the screen comes on then goes off within 3to5 seconds,can we fix it
Posted by: robbie shields | 16 Nov 2007 12:52:38
hi, can anyone help me.
my 11 yr old son has broken the screen on his toshiba L30-101 laptop. i am desperate!! he saved 2 yrs for this and has only had it 8mnths.
Posted by: debbie | 21 Nov 2007 10:51:28
hi, can anyone help me.
my 11 yr old son has broken the screen on his toshiba L30-101 laptop. i am desperate!! he saved 2 yrs for this and has only had it 8mnths.
Posted by: debbie | 21 Nov 2007 10:51:30
hello my name is dean and i have a cracked screen on a packard bell laptop if i was to tell u wot size screen it is would u be able to get one and repair it for me as it is my lil brothers cherrz
Posted by: dean lawton | 3 Dec 2007 13:19:39
hi,i have an HP laptop,but the motherboard and the backlight is bad.please i need some help.thanks
Posted by: Nathaniel | 13 Dec 2007 14:40:26
In order to change a broken laptop screen, you need to be very careful if you have never done it before. You could be fataly injured if you play with or touch the inverter (device that powers the LCD).
We Rapair All makes of Laptops - Dead Motherboard, Broken/Dim display,No Power or Power Socket broken.
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Thank you
Posted by: Tekspot | 15 Jan 2008 12:24:21
In order to change a broken laptop screen, you need to be very careful if you have never done it before. You could be fataly injured if you play with or touch the inverter (device that powers the LCD).
We Rapair All makes of Laptops - Dead Motherboard, Broken/Dim display,No Power or Power Socket broken.
- LCD TV, PDA, Ipod screen repairs, PC & Mac.Call us for FREE ADVICE on:
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Thank you
Posted by: Tekspot | 15 Jan 2008 12:25:29
Hi
I have recently lost my recovery disc for the Philips X56 and need it to fix my computer, does anyone have a copy that could be sent to me?
Posted by: Alfie2381 | 21 Jan 2008 13:44:51
HI I AM LOOKING FOR A SCREEN FOR A SONY VAIO VGN N38E, CAN ANYONE HELP?
Posted by: DAVE P | 25 Jan 2008 19:10:25
hey just wondering if you might have a screen for a amilo li 1705(fujitsu siemens)....my one has cracked....would be grateful if you could help...thanx
Posted by: nay2008 | 6 Feb 2008 16:44:14
Hi all
I see that there are quite a few of you out there with laptop problems. Don't worry you are not alone.
We have helped hundreds of people like yourselves get their laptop problems solved - with little fuss.
We offer a free collect & return service throughout the UK - we even provide all of the packaging. It really is very easy.
We repair all makes and model of laptop at incredibly competitive prices. From broken screens to inverters, to motherboard failure, data recovery, charging problems and much much more!
If you would like to discuss your laptop problems, call Lee for a no obligation chat where we can go through your options for repair.
We don't charge ANY hidden fees, the price that we quote you is the price that you'll pay.
Also all of our repairs come with a full 12 month guarantee - try and find another repair company that does that!
Call Lee on 0845 474 0213, or visit our website:
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'Making the repair process easy'
***FREE LAPTOP REPAIR HELP & ADVICE***
Posted by: Lee | 14 Feb 2008 07:42:22
Hi all
I see that there are quite a few of you out there with laptop problems. Don't worry you are not alone.
We have helped hundreds of people like yourselves get their laptop problems solved - with little fuss.
We offer a free collect & return service throughout the UK - we even provide all of the packaging. It really is very easy.
We repair all makes and model of laptop at incredibly competitive prices. From broken screens to inverters, to motherboard failure, data recovery, charging problems and much much more!
If you would like to discuss your laptop problems, call Lee for a no obligation chat where we can go through your options for repair.
We don't charge ANY hidden fees, the price that we quote you is the price that you'll pay.
Also all of our repairs come with a full 12 month guarantee - try and find another repair company that does that!
Call Lee on 0845 474 0213, or visit our website:
http://www.cambridgelaptoprepair.co.uk.
'Making the repair process easy'
***FREE LAPTOP REPAIR HELP & ADVICE***
Posted by: Lee | 14 Feb 2008 07:44:01
Hi im looking for a B150PG03 15" LCD screen for an Acer Travelmate 4650 if anyone could come back to me with a cost inc delivery.
brian@brianm100.plus.com
Posted by: Brian | 17 Feb 2008 14:09:22
If you are having power issues turning on.
Try to unplug the power.. then take the battery out. Then hold the power button down for approx 10 seconds, then put battery back in, then plug power in, and try to hit power button again to turn on.
It worked for me when a GNER train blew my internal power hub.
Posted by: al | 20 Feb 2008 08:43:34
Hi,
I have a problem with my Sony Vaio VGN-A417M. When i turn it on the screen wont light up but i can still see the icons very faintly if i look hard enough! Is this an inverter problem do you think or am i faced with getting a new screen. External monitor works fine and computer is running as usual.
Any help would be deeply appreciated and not forgotten.
Regards
Wrighty
Posted by: Wrighty | 27 Feb 2008 15:59:59
I'm saddens me to hear so many tales of woe but I am not surprised, if you will all buy terrible brands like advent and sony. These companies seem to have an active disdain for sustainability, one of the many reasons I recommend my customers avoid them. If you want a laptop it's possible to repair get a Lenovo (ex IBM) thinkpad.. they're the landrover of the laptop world, you can always find cheap spares* for them (or scrap machines you can salvage them from) and they are the ONLY laptop manufacturer who still publish FULL SERVICE MANUALS for all their models.
Personally I think all hardware OEMs should be legally compelled to provide service manuals, drivers and system recovery CD images to anyone who wants them in order to try and stem the flow of poisonous PCBs into the worlds landfills!
Yours,
Roger Heathcote
* A friend of mine once trod on my 240x shattering the screen, I fixed it with a scrapper of ebay for under £40.
Posted by: Roger Heathcote | 28 Feb 2008 20:03:00
I have a Sony VGN-A517 with a faulty inverter.
The inverter model is; NEC/Tokin - 02028-b011-p2-0
I can't find any uk ,so if anyone has this, it woyuld be much appreciated if you got in touch with me,
many thanks,
Mikhail
Posted by: mikhail | 2 Mar 2008 13:17:25
i have pentium 1 100Mhz laptop.i want to try repairing
it. but the the circuit have been damage like a cake. so i want to use its lcd screen become a desktop monitor.is it possible to be done?if it can be done.please send me the diagram of the connector pins.
thanks
Posted by: johan wahyudi | 3 Mar 2008 14:21:09
i have pentium 1 100Mhz laptop.i want to try repairing
it. but the the circuit have been damage like a cake. so i want to use its lcd screen become a desktop monitor.is it possible to be done?if it can be done.please send me the diagram of the connector pins.
thanks
Posted by: johan wahyudi | 3 Mar 2008 14:41:35
Hi Johan
It's not possible to do this unfortunately. Instead put it on eBay. If the screen is good, you'll undoubtedly get some reasonable money to put towards your new desktop screen!
http://www.cambridgelaptoprepair.co.uk
Posted by: Lee Collins | 3 Mar 2008 22:53:53
ORIGINAL POST==============
Hi,
I have a problem with my Sony Vaio VGN-A417M. When i turn it on the screen wont light up but i can still see the icons very faintly if i look hard enough! Is this an inverter problem do you think or am i faced with getting a new screen. External monitor works fine and computer is running as usual.
Any help would be deeply appreciated and not forgotten.
Regards
Wrighty
==============
Hi Wrighty
The backlight problem could be caused by a couple of issues, but you'll be glad to know that neither of them result in you having to buy a new screen!
The most likely cause of your backlight failure is failure of the inverter. This is the board which provides between 300-1000v to power the backlight in your screen. Replacement MUST be with the same model otherwise you risk damaging your motherboard.
The other candidate is the CCFL which is the tube which actually provides the light for your backlight. This can be replaced, but only buy an experienced professional as it involves the dismantling of the actual LCD unit. It is ver easy to irreparably damage the screen if done incorrectly.
We carry out these repairs and much more at www.cambridgelaptoprepair.co.uk. If you would like to pop along, we would be more than happy to help you out.
Best regards
Lee
Posted by: Lee Collins | 3 Mar 2008 23:39:14
Wow this is a long page ;-)
I don't know if this has been mentioned but here goes...it may help a few potential working things from getting scrapped.
Many have said that their laptop still does not show a display on an external screen, as well as on the built-in one. This is a common thing i find, but....
It's 50/50 if this means your laptop is broken. Its a common belief that plugging external screens in directs the picture to there, but - on many computers (laptop or desktop) this does not do an automatic change. Some do, some dont, some must be booted with it attached, others will switch over even when running, some must have keys pressed, some have BIOS settings to control what does what
Unless it's a laptop you know very well, take nothing as 'standard'. Press the buttons (usually pictured keys for use with the FN key), and see if it changes results.
Be carefull of 'sleep' keys tho!!! incase you cannot get them to wake up again, maybe from BIOS passwords, or just bad design (i have 4 DELLs with that problem).
For those seeking out screens (and inverters etc.), all you need is matching parts. The screens used on laptops and TFT monitors, are the same things, but there are 100's (probably 1000's??) of models. If the numbers don't match exactly, it will do odd things. Some even get as little as a very slight 'shimmer' as the frequency is off, others do nothing.
Oh, and i do agree with the original posting - some way of these parts not getting wasted should be done, so we are not manufacturing 1000's of items that are also being thrown away. I too, have over 50 screens here, all need testing & passing on in some way. I could do with building a workshop here ;-)
Good Luck everyone.
Posted by: Gremlin | 22 Mar 2008 15:26:20
I have an 18month old Phillips X56 T5600 and tha fan has stopped running so it becomes hot and shuts down. Can anyone help ?
Posted by: Tony | 23 Mar 2008 22:53:25
i have accer travelmate250.
i bought it as a second hand laptop.
if i used it for Ms word and excel. its ok.
but if i used the heavy program like game, or 3d design. the speed of the fan is going up and then not for a long time my laptop is suddenly dead.
if i turn it on again, it is on like nothing problem. can some one give me the info about what the part of my laptop that going down.
thank before.
Posted by: johan wahydi | 27 Mar 2008 13:37:24
test
Posted by: test | 2 Apr 2008 15:31:24
hi all.
i have a question.
is this the forum to discuss about laptop or a place to promote something
Posted by: penceng | 7 Apr 2008 15:16:17
I have a sony vaio vgn-n38e that almost always goes blue screen for various reasons when start up on battery and very occasionally on mains start up. A new battery has been supplied to no effect.Any suggestions. Could it be hard drive,motherboard, memory etc or Vista program itself ?????
Be grateful for any help
Posted by: steve | 20 Apr 2008 20:24:04
sony vaio vgn-n38e we see many blue screen problems with this model caused most by faulty memory.
Micro-Nano-it
Posted by: patrick | 22 Apr 2008 10:26:06
The usual cause of blue screens on the n38e is either faulty RAM or overheating CPU http://www.trilogicuk.co.uk
Posted by: Brian Woods | 28 Apr 2008 06:16:23
