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    Acer Aspire 5610 Black Screen

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by kirkie, Oct 4, 2010.

  1. kirkie

    kirkie Notebook Geek

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    I was using my Laptop when all of a sudden the screen went off. I can use it with an external TV, but if you shine a light on the screen you can see the picture very feint.

    Has anyone had this problem and if so what is it and can it be fixed?
     
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  2. michael_recycled

    michael_recycled Notebook Deity

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    Hi,

    your backlight went bad. I am not sure if you can get a replacement backlight separately, of you need to replace the entire display.

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, Oct 4, 2010
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  3. kirkie

    kirkie Notebook Geek

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    I think it will be cheaper to buy a new laptop rather than replace the screen.
     
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  4. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    It won't be cheaper but it may make more sense- it's up to you.
    You can buy an LCD for your notebook for like $90 on ebay.
     
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