Dell screen troubles

_Jimlad_ · 28 Jul 2008 at 22:38

hi guys i have a d600 latitude and for some reason the back light keeps coming and going, i replaced the right hand hinge a while ago, but more often than not when i turn it on i can hardly see the screen, i know nothing has blown because every now and then it will work fine, any ideas?

GeezerButler · 28 Jul 2008 at 23:16

Probably the inverter on the way out. Could also be the cable that connects to the inverter - it's just a push fit, but needs the LCD to come out as the cable attaches to the back of the panel.

_Jimlad_ · 28 Jul 2008 at 23:42

inverter seems to be the cause as from what i can find on google in relation to this dell model, however is that what a faulty inverter would do? work one min and then not the next? or would it be a slow fade out?

dirtybeatfreak · 29 Jul 2008 at 22:13

hi, does it get stronger at certain positions of your screen assembly?? i think a faulty inverter would probably be more stuttery than a slow fade.. have u checked to see if any wires are trapped when you fitted the hinge?? id also check the wires themselves are intact, it is very very easy to push through a wire when you are changing hinges/bezels etc

_Jimlad_ · 30 Jul 2008 at 08:52

ok i will take the screen apart and check the wires, seen a few invertors on the bay, but they are from hong kong, not sure if it's worth the gamble