Hello,
I finally received an answer from the following
source: I am still looking for the answer - is the
backlight in a typical Pb 3400 or WS soldered or not?
Good info though. Best, George
From: "R Mowe electronic repairs"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: LCD backlight [CCFL] repairs/refit + ATMs
LCD-TV lamp replacement repairs (extremely delicate
operation} Warning mercury vapor is present inside the
tube
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2004 17:34:01 -0700
We prefer if you can take out the LCD and mail only
the panel thanks for your consideration, Yes we can
mail only the CCFL at $45 + $7 air freight.
IF you need help as to how to take your notebook LCD
housing apart see this link ->
www.lcdrepair.net/lcdhousing.htm
Dear Customer / Computer repair shops, Thank you for
contacting us, we appreciate your business.
Wešpreferšreceiving only the LCD and inverter PCB,
Pleasešdisassemble carefully.
šWe will replace the backlight in your LCD with a new
CCFL (extremely delicate operation!) Remove LCD
tentatively SEE> images, as finger pressure against
the edges [normally top and back right]šwill affect
heat bonded electrical connections to glass and PCB
drivers.
Send only the LCD to us we willšrepair it foršsee
www.lcdrepair.net for current pricing includes part +
refit + test,š[if unable to dismantlešbezel send only
the laptop]. For return freightšyou can pre pay or add
$15 - $35 extra for LCD monitors, helps with
disassembly and extra weightšof return ship.
Include a Check made payable to Robert Mowe (owner) it
is faster for returns. if you send money orders or
bank issued checks (out of state personal checks take
5 days to clear). Credit cards: we only accept
swiped-signed cards. We do not accept credit cards
over the phone.
If you are not certain the backlight is the fault, it
may be no AC HV from->š(another cause can be
INVERTERšand somešlaptops stop sending bright on
signal to the inverter from the Systemšboard) in this
casešsend the laptop only, Please DO NOT sendšbattery
or ac adapter (unless the laptop has an unusual plug -
none cylindrical).šFloppy,šCD-ROM and HD are not
needed. Also DC volts are present in laptops so take
the batteries OUT before part extractions.
If the LCD is a Hitachi TX__D__ <- normally in VAIOs
or Hyundaišpanel we charge $99 for the refit if larger
than 15.1" see www.lcdrepair.net for current prices.
Smaller 12" Vaio,s $125. G4 PowerBook's $160,<- do not
attempt you might damage your LCD.
Web SitešMap Locationš((01282) 854602 UKšfrom USA 011
44 1282 854602 use code 1016868 only 6.9c per minuet.
Fax (775) 2592799
You canšmail youršunit for an estimate to the
following address for service:
Shipping Address: http://www.lcdrepair.net/address.htm
please specify on Customs form atšU.S. Post office
this is a repair item deemed for return to origin
thankyouš
Laptop repairs / The Computer repair shop
12 Rainhall Road
Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BB18 5AF England
We will be setting up a new location in grants NM US
but at present the above address is only available.
Send it in for inspectionšrepairš+ $24šforšreturn AIR
international shipping. send with detailed
letter.šPlease no batteries-Bags-CDs are needed, or
heavy items shipped.
Yes, we have repaired similar laptop problems and are
confident the systems can be repaired (free estimate)
Ifša LCD issue, the screen housings need disassembly,
to read the LCD PART number. Once we have the numbers
we can check our inventory and give you a cost per LCD
>From $150 up.
(please include power adapter if it is an unusual
plug, [none cylindrical] for testing, Battery not
needed - Less Shipping, also wise to keep your HD its
fragile)
Kind regards Robert Mowe (owner) Return shipping
pleasešplace $15 cashšon keyboard for return shipping
thenšwe do not need to request checks. OR send your
FedExšaccount # with description of faults, sorry no
UPS#'s . Thank you again.
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