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Vostro 1500 LCD screen replacement. New screen acting weird

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Ranger302, Jan 30, 2010.

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  1. Ranger302

    Ranger302 Newbie

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    Hi all, new person here. I did a search on LCD screens but can't find my problem anywhere.

    Here's the background and problem:

    Vostro 1500 with Chungwha 1280x800 screen that got cracked by my kids. I ordered a replacement screen from a company off Amazon.com that was highly rated. Got the screen and installed it. It is make by Chi Mei. When I powered up the computer I got 8 screens of start up and it was very dim. Once it went past the Windows start up screen everything went black. It would only continue to Windows screen, still showing 8 windows in safe mode. I hooked up the old screen and everything worked fine.

    I contacted the company and they air expressed me another screen, which I received yesterday. Hooked it up and got the exact same problem, which leads me to believe it's the Dell that doesn't like it. I will try and attach some photos because I am at a loss.

    Thanks for your help in advance.
     
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    Ranger302 Newbie

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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Did you swap JUST the screen or the screen and inverterboard?

    Try using the new screen with the OLD inverter board.
     
  4. Ranger302

    Ranger302 Newbie

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    I did the following:

    new screen, new inverter = problem
    new screen, old inverter = problem

    old screen, new inverter = just fine
    old screen, old inverter = just fine

    It follows the screen.
     
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    Company is now stating screen sent is not compatible with Vostro 1500 and is giving me a full refund. Just need to find a place that sells one that will work with my computer.
     
  6. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Try ebay or Dell. In the past Dell carried parts for any computers they sold for 3 years after release.
     
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