[Wylug-discuss] Laptop Backlight Inverter

[James Holden]

On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 03:36:15PM +0100, Smylers wrote:
> I think the backlight inverter needs replacing in my laptop. (The
> screen's gone exceedingly dim.)

Sounds about right.

> Anybody know of anywhere local which will do this?

Plenty of places will, but expect to be paying 25-50 quid for a 5 minute job.

> Or anybody got experience of doing this themselves? Replacement
> inverters seem to be available quite cheaply, so I'm considering
> ordering one and getting the screwdriver out, but any wisdom on how
> fiddly this is would be appreciated.

Yes, I've replaced inverters, screens and all sorts. It's not terribly
difficult. The hardest part is getting the case open without marking the
plastic. Undoing the screws isn't usually enough because there tends to be
hidden clips and catches. As long as you use something wooden or plastic to pry
the case open, it's easily done though. Watch out for screws hidden under
rubber feet and other stuck on bits.

James


> 
> It's a Dell Latitude, half a year or so out of its warranty.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Smylers
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