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    g71gx-rx05 backlight problem

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by johan_chandy, Dec 12, 2009.

  1. johan_chandy

    johan_chandy Notebook Guru

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    i just got my g71gx-rx05 shipped from canada and it was delivered to me by ups......i had to put the ram back in their slots....i think something happened while shipping......anyway when i tried to turn it on everything was normal exept the screen backlight is not on.....the screen is working though, theres a faint image.....im in india and its going to be a nightmare shipping it back so is it fixable?
     
    johan_chandy, Dec 12, 2009
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    ummm anybody???.....and the lights on the lid arent working either so could it be a loose connection?
     
    johan_chandy, Dec 13, 2009
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    seriously need help here
     
    johan_chandy, Dec 13, 2009
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    Call the company that shipped it and damaged it and give them sh** ?
     
    $immond$, Dec 13, 2009
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    Try adjusting the brightness settings.
     
    $immond$, Dec 13, 2009
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    tried the brightness settings....no use..... :(

    ups shipped it for me......its like they dropped it or something..... :confused:
     
    johan_chandy, Dec 13, 2009
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    Report it to Asus and file a claim with UPS.
     
    SeanDude05, Dec 13, 2009
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