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Inspiron 6400 screen flickers/jumps

post #1 of 2
1/23/08 at 5:32pm
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I have a remanufactured Inspiron 6400 (e1505) that I received from Dell last year a replacement for my old notebook that died. I'm having a problem with the LCD screen. Almost every time I power it on, the screen flickers and jumps, with horizontal lines running across. I can usually get it to stop by moving the screen or tapping the back. But if the notebook gets jarred or if I adjust the screen, the flickering comes back.

I connected my notebook to an external monitor, and the video output is fine, even while the LCD is jumping. So it definitely seems to be a problem with the LCD.

Does anyone have a clue about what might be causing this? Does it sound like the LCD itself is bad, or is there a cable or other part that might be the issue? Unfortunately the warranty on my 6400 has expired.

Thanks!
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1/25/08 at 9:05pm
Yes,definitely sounds connection or cable caused.

Go here for instructions http://support.ap.dell.com/support/e...n/sm/index.htm and check out the connector on the mother board and whether the cable is damaged etc....maybe something as simple as a grounding wire loose inside the screen or something.
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