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.
We�prefer�receiving only the LCD and inverter PCB,
Please�disassemble carefully.
�We 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]�will affect
heat bonded electrical connections to glass and PCB
drivers.
Send only the LCD to us we will�repair it for�see
www.lcdrepair.net for current pricing includes part +
refit + test,�[if unable to dismantle�bezel send only
the laptop]. For return freight�you can pre pay or add
$15 - $35 extra for LCD monitors, helps with
disassembly and extra weight�of 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->�(another cause can be
INVERTER�and some�laptops stop sending bright on
signal to the inverter from the System�board) in this
case�send the laptop only, Please DO NOT send�battery
or ac adapter (unless the laptop has an unusual plug -
none cylindrical).�Floppy,�CD-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 Hyundai�panel 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 Site�Map Location�((01282) 854602 UK�from USA 011
44 1282 854602 use code 1016868 only 6.9c per minuet.
Fax (775) 2592799
You can�mail your�unit for an estimate to the
following address for service:
Shipping Address: http://www.lcdrepair.net/address.htm
please specify on Customs form at�U.S. Post office
this is a repair item deemed for return to origin
thankyou�
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 inspection�repair�+ $24�for�return AIR
international shipping. send with detailed
letter.�Please 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)
If�a 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
please�place $15 cash�on keyboard for return shipping
then�we do not need to request checks. OR send your
FedEx�account # with description of faults, sorry no
UPS#'s . Thank you again.
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