[olug] OT: Laptop display repair

[Dan Linder]

I second the tape option, but I use post-it notes turned upside down.  They
hold things quite well, plus there's a convenient writing area if you make
notes about where exactly the screw came from (i.e. "longer screw came from
left hinge", etc).

I have a desktop 24" LCD (Samsung SyncMaster 245bw) that's starting to
flicker and not turn on as quickly so I suspect the bulb/powersupply is
dying.  Did you purchase your backlight from Dell, or was it from a generic
seller on the Internet?

Dan

On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 10:35, Hurley, Rod <RHurley at tenaska.com> wrote:

> Tape down two ends of a face up piece of duct tape and stick the screws on
> it as you take them out.  Also makes it easier to grab them again when you
> need them.   If for any reason you have to relocate, just grab the tape and
> go.  Tip#1.  Do not lay your gorilla arms on the tape while working on the
> laptop.
>
> Haven't lost a screw yet.  Ok, Craig.  The door is now open for your
> comments.  :o)
>
> Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olug-bounces at olug.org [mailto:olug-bounces at olug.org] On Behalf Of
> jay swackhamer
> Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:31 AM
> To: staehrmedia at neb.rr.com; Omaha Linux User Group
> Subject: Re: [olug] OT: Laptop display repair
>
> I've done it in one try on several laptops, some have had a power module
> that really needs to be replaced instead of the backlight, and I've also
> replaced four in one laptop, it's like they attract any and all items that
> may damage, one small/wrong move and 'tink'....roll off the counter....don't
> let them out of your sight for a second.....replacing the whole screen looks
> more attractive after you break the second one........the third tests your
> resolve, after the forth, your spirit may be broken........
>
> On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 1:54 PM, Dan Staehr <staehrmedia at neb.rr.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Anyone here ever replace a backlight in a Dell laptop? Disassembly
> > went fine, but the backlight is VERY fragile, I broke the replacement
> > and now on the second new one, wish me luck ;)
> >
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