laptop monitor went out, is it done?

chunkitron3030 · 06-24-2006, 06:33 AM

hey guys, im new to the forum but will prolly use it when im stuck on something. anyways, i have an hp xt412 and have had it for a couple yrs now, and the past few months the monitor after being on for a while would start to flicker, and/or the bottom left and right of the screen would bleed colors and turn black. finally, a few weeks ago, it started completely turning off the monitor but the computer was still going, just no video.

i tried taking it apart to maybe replace some fans thinking its overheating my video card or a chip or something, but i cant get the thing apart. i get all the screws out, but its stuck right in the middle and i dont want to risk breaking something. let me know what you guys think it may be. thanks!

**The_Other_One** · 06-24-2006, 06:46 AM

Flickering is almost always a sure sign of a short in the monitor cables. Usally just the backlight giving out. You could replace the monitor, but if the laptop's a few years old, it might not even be worth it. But if you want to, check ebay for replacements.

Trizoy · 06-24-2006, 06:55 AM

xt412HP Pavilion XT400 Series XT412 14.1 " 1024 x 768 pixels
("XGA")

$375-Retail $319-Wholesale

http://www.screentekinc.com

But it might be the cbale going to the montior...WHICH you might be able to repair.

chunkitron3030 · 06-24-2006, 06:57 AM

well your right, it is only the backlight. i shined my LED flashlight on the screen and if you look closely i can see everything, so is there a way to switch out the backlight on that?

jp198780 · 06-24-2006, 08:27 AM

check on Ebay yet?

**The_Other_One** · 06-24-2006, 03:35 PM

Not really seeing as it's typically a wire problem. I mean think how many times that wire binds when you close and open the lid...

06-24-2006, 06:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
chunkitron3030 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 81	laptop monitor went out, is it done? hey guys, im new to the forum but will prolly use it when im stuck on something. anyways, i have an hp xt412 and have had it for a couple yrs now, and the past few months the monitor after being on for a while would start to flicker, and/or the bottom left and right of the screen would bleed colors and turn black. finally, a few weeks ago, it started completely turning off the monitor but the computer was still going, just no video. i tried taking it apart to maybe replace some fans thinking its overheating my video card or a chip or something, but i cant get the thing apart. i get all the screws out, but its stuck right in the middle and i dont want to risk breaking something. let me know what you guys think it may be. thanks!

06-24-2006, 06:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,409	Flickering is almost always a sure sign of a short in the monitor cables. Usally just the backlight giving out. You could replace the monitor, but if the laptop's a few years old, it might not even be worth it. But if you want to, check ebay for replacements. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

06-24-2006, 06:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,681	xt412HP Pavilion XT400 Series XT412 14.1 " 1024 x 768 pixels ("XGA") $375-Retail $319-Wholesale http://www.screentekinc.com But it might be the cbale going to the montior...WHICH you might be able to repair. __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

06-24-2006, 08:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
jp198780 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Age: 19 Posts: 4,115	check on Ebay yet? __________________ My computer:Amd x2 4400+@2.30ghz 2gb ram 160gb 7200rpm hard drive EVGA 9600gt ssc(740/1000) xp pro

06-24-2006, 03:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,409	Not really seeing as it's typically a wire problem. I mean think how many times that wire binds when you close and open the lid... __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

06-24-2006, 06:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
chunkitron3030 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 81	well your right, it is only the backlight. i shined my LED flashlight on the screen and if you look closely i can see everything, so is there a way to switch out the backlight on that?

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