Screen knackered - fixable?

[WillyNelson]

I've got a Compaq N800c that I got from my old job. Turning it on this evening the screen has gone very grainy, as if you were looking at it really close up. It looks like every other column of pixels is dead. It's pretty difficult to use - getting a headache just posting this.

Does this sound like a hardware fault or software? I'm hoping it's not shagged as it's my only PC at the mo

 

[WillyNelson]

It did when the problem first occured - the screen was ok when open about 2" and flicked to a green or red tint when being moved. I had the fascia off the screen last night & tried wiggling the flat cable but it had no effect.

What's the proper name for the cable? I might se if I can get a new one.

 

[WillyNelson]

Thanks L33.

I was struggling to get the bottom centre screw undone last night. Couldn't properly access the cabe with it in place. Will have another go over the weekend.