Roger, I'm not familiar with laptop repair, but it is possible, with the opening and closing of the screen, the ribbon cable may have gone bad Jeff FAX 717-564-4952 Intrepid Video & Electronics 501 Luther Rd Harrisburg PA 17111-2055 Be careful of your thoughts. They may become your words any moment. Order your tip CD today. Filled with TV, VCR, camcorder tips and more. Version 3.0, ready, with more tips, user friendly program. $49.00 for CD, plus first year of tip updates. sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more info www.tech-repair.net www.intrepid-video.com www.thetoolcaddy.com www.9-11-2001tragedy.com ******************************************************************** ----- Original Message ----- From: <rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 1:07 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Sony Vaio Laptop- LCD light problem 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. Mr. Fix-It Harrisburg, PA WebSite- http://mrfixit.netfirms.com rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx (alternate - rogerfixit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ) FAX 801-705-3748 ; Tel: 717-763-7098 (shop) 717-652-1703(home) ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/