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    G71GX screen went dim suddenly

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by korydenver, Jul 15, 2011.

  1. korydenver

    korydenver Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,
    This morning I turned my laptop on and the screen was very dark. Screen brightness is set to max and it looks very dim. It was working fine yesterday. I didn't install anything. What do you think the problem could be?
    Thanks
     
    korydenver, Jul 15, 2011
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  2. MasterShake89

    MasterShake89 Notebook Evangelist

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    did you check your nvidia control panel?
     
    MasterShake89, Jul 15, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Are you on AC power or battery? Have you tried turning up the brightness?
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 15, 2011
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  4. korydenver

    korydenver Notebook Enthusiast

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    The problem was backlight bulb of LCD screen (nedds to be replaced). Costs $150 including labor. I was even asked $350 so if you guys ever experience this problem i would suggest call several places and ask estimate. Thanks
     
    korydenver, Jul 16, 2011
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  5. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    At that price you can buy a new LED panel.
     
    Chastity, Jul 17, 2011
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  6. MasterShake89

    MasterShake89 Notebook Evangelist

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    yea, at that price, if you have the best buy version of the g71gx, you can probably find the 1920x1200 screen to replace your 1440x900
     
    MasterShake89, Jul 17, 2011
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    Said the Asus Rma it will cost 350?

    Isn't it difficult to replace the screen by its own? ( i am not savy in notebook repairing)
     
    flappo0, Jul 18, 2011
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