Thanks for the replies. Most appreciated. FYI, Sager's response included the following:
Check on the right hand side, under the LCD hinge should have a backlite
switch, if stuck then no LCD backlite, if not the switch problem then...
Pistoff, I am having the exact same discrepancy with my 8887. "The picture on the screen is very faint. That is to say that unless I shine a very bright light on it, you can't see it. Gameboy syndrome. Anyhow an external monitor...
Hey JonnySucrose,
I would like to know what you found out about replacing the inverter yourself. I am also experiencing LCD problems, and would like to try a self repair.
Thanks!
Yesterday, the display began to dim on the left side of screen while the right side seemed fine. Today, however, the screen is will not power up-is black. Hooked up a monitor to the external jack, and rcvd an error out of frequency...
Thanks MrMsyvc!
I would have tried the drivers off ATI again, hopelessly hoping they would finally have decided to actually support the mobility card in this latest driver update.
I'll go ahead and try the S-Seven modded...
Anybody have luck with ATI'S CAT3.5 driver and new Control Panel?
I'm gonna give them a try tonight on my 8887.
FYI:
Great info frm 3DChipset,com
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RadOverclocker utility installed but will not run, and RadLinker didn't install at all. Too bad, cause I really like the idea behind RadLinker.
Nope, I have only tested FPS using 3DMark from madonion.com. I also would like to...
It was an old Powerpack and installed 6.14.10.6292 CAT 3.1 drivers. Think I'll try the direct link you provided after I repartition and load the OS again. My Drive Image 2002 just arrived, so life is about to get a little easier........
MrMsyvc
Looks like the RadOverclocker and RadLinker utilities for the Netural Cat 3.4 are fixed. I just downloaded and am gonna give it a try. Thanks for the info. Below is the lastest info on the NeutCat w/link.
NEW...