On Wednesday 01 August 2018 21:31:54 Jon Elson wrote: > On 08/01/2018 01:04 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > > On Wednesday 01 August 2018 11:51:31 Jon Elson wrote: > >> or LED retrofit. > >> > >> Jon > > > > Where can such a critter be sourced? And how much? (approximately) > > I've heard rumors that there are kits for certain LCDs that > replace the whole backlight system with a drop-in package. > So, the lamps are slipped out the side, LED strips are slid > in, and the inverters are replaced with LED current > regulators. Some LCDs are built in such a way that this is > essentially impossible. So, it is apparently only available > for certain models. Also, at least a few years ago, > replacement tubes were available, but only certain models > could be safely retrofitted. > > I have no idea where to get such items, but trolling the > repair forums online might point you to some outfit. > > Jon > I suspect the better, cheaper move would be to go check and see what Wally has on the shelf. And sales of usable stuff for $80 is not that unusual. I've had a long decades service out of this one, so it doesn't owe me a lot. When the itch gets bad enough... My cataracts are starting to affect that itch too.
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