[TechAssist] Re: Sony Vaio Laptop- LCD light problem

  • From: Quality Video Service <BTSteve@xxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 08 Sep 2002 11:42:14 -0500

Roger, It is possible that the SMD capacitors in the "lamp" power supply
are marginal. ESR them..... you might be surprised! Doubt that you have a
bad ribbon cable as Jeff suggested... especially since it works!
HTH

rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx wrote:

> Sony laptop Vaio PCG-8402 (=PCG XG29)
> Problem- LCD screen works but not bright. Screen is Hitachi- made
> TX36D85VC1CAB
> Can we replace the "lamp" part of the screen (if we can get it!!)?
> Also, there is an inverter board which connects to LCD 'lamp'. Service
> manuals give no voltages- not sure of function of board - anyone know??
> LCD available from Sony - $500.
> Roger G.
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