Posts by Jorabi

I am at a loss.  I have replaced the inverter (twice), replaced the video cable (twice) and the replaced the screen.  The problem will not go away.  An external monitor stays on and works fine.   I have also...

UPDATE: I went through my stash again and found a compatible screen on a Dell!  Connected it up, same thing. Comes on for a few seconds and shuts off.   At this point the only thing left is that they sold me a...

Repairing a CQ50.  Screen was out (very dim - no backlight). External VGA monitor looks fine, so it is not a video chip problem. Ordered new inverter, put it in, no change. Ordered new (used, from ebay) video cable, put it in,...