My LCD screen completely blacked out. Dead?

Oh yes I'm sorry. I own an Inspiron 5150 with a 15" UXGA screen.

 

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My Sig

5150
512Mb DDR PC2700
UXGA Screen
40GB 42000 RPM (suppose to be 5400 rpm!)
64Mb DDR ATI 9000
Windows XP
PCMark= CPU- 6733
Memory- 6153
HDD- 441
3DMark2001= 6542

Message Edited by REGULATOR37 on 09-19-2004 10:52 PM

Do I need a new converter? Flex cable?

 

 

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5150
512Mb DDR PC2700
UXGA Screen
40GB 42000 RPM (suppose to be 5400 rpm!)
64Mb DDR ATI 9000
Windows XP
PCMark= CPU- 6733
Memory- 6153
HDD- 441
3DMark2001= 6542

i think you need a new grafik card.
but first try reset your card.

I'm not sure but it were the graphic card you probably wouln't be able to see anything on the external monitor either, from my limited experience I would say that it's the screen inverter that went dead, if it turns out to be it then find the specs on that part and search on E bay

Yes, I can use it with my external monitor so I know it's not the Video Card.

How could I test to see if it is the inverter? Is there something I should look for on the converter or LCD screen?

Should I be worried about my back-light?

Thanks for the responses.

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Message Edited by REGULATOR37 on 09-20-2004 09:02 PM

My problem started like this the screen started flickering a few times a day during a few days, it was very slight then the screen went almost completly dark, I could see a little bit but realy not much, I talk to an expert who told me that it could only be the screen inverter, I choose to believe him and fix it myself, I found the details of the part and started searching for it, I recently found it and ordered it, as soon as I get it I'll put the LCD back together and then I'll know if the so called expert was right, I don't think there a test you could do to see if it's the inverter, I found a site that showed me exactly how to dismantle the LCD and locate the inverter but since I live in a no men's land there are nobody that I can bring it to to have it checked, as for the back light commun sens would suggest that you check that first before getting to the inverter,how about your waranty maybe Dell would send you what you need, I know how you feel, try not to get too frustrated, after all we ain't gonna bring it with us when our time comes.

My warranty has expired and I don't look forwad to spending $700 plus for a new LCD screen.

How much did you get the inverter for and where did you get the diagrams for installing it?

Thanks for your responses.

 

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