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    m17x original LCD lamp replaceable?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by psun786, Sep 6, 2010.

  1. psun786

    psun786 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys~

    I have the original m17x with LCD / CCFL lamps. I was wondering what is the life on these lamps and if they are replaceable?

    I remember reading it somewhere that the casing / LCD / lamps are one sealed unit on m17x, therefore can't be replaced easily.

    Many thanks in advance!
     
    psun786, Sep 6, 2010
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    nzgeek Notebook Evangelist

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    I doubt that you'll be able to replace the CCFLs. They are wedged somewhere in the laptop lid, and are probably part of a sealed unit with the LCD display.

    The CCFL lifespan should be about average - somewhere around 30,000 hours (our around 10 years at 8 hours a day). Chances are that you'll need to replace the laptop before the CCFLs die.
     
    nzgeek, Sep 6, 2010
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    lordqarlyn Global Biz Consultant

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    From what I remember, the whole shebang is a single unit, so I don't think you can replace individual bulbs...
     
    lordqarlyn, Sep 6, 2010
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    I got more deep understanding about this part, Thanks for your explanation! It helps me out of the problem.
     
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    treatvajyy, Dec 29, 2010
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