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    Screwed up LCD Display, Fixable?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by johndeere768, Sep 30, 2007.

  1. johndeere768

    johndeere768 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My friend has a Dell E1705, around 2 years old and his LCD screen seems to be screwed up. I was wondering if it is possible to repair it. And no more warranty from Dell. Any suggestions?? :)
     

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  2. frazell

    frazell Notebook Deity

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    my guess is a bad Video Card...

    Try hooking it up to an external monitor and seeing how that shows up...

    Most likely going to need to replace the part :|
     
    frazell, Sep 30, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I don't know if this is possible, but at one point a number of Dell 17" machines had display problems after a year or two. You might be able to call them and get it replaced as per this:

    http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/04/09/10675.aspx

    That is the only 'free' hope I can give you.

    Otherwise, eBay is a great source of parts...find a pulled LCD+bezel and install it yourself.

    EDIT: Frazell is right though, it might also be the GPU. Does this happen with an external monitor like he suggested? Even S-video out to a TV would give us enough information.
     
    Greg, Sep 30, 2007
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    computernerd Notebook Consultant

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    Scary. If you think you can install the parts, get it off a reliable e-bayer.
     
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    johndeere768 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the quick replies, I'll tell my friend to give it a try on the external monitor or call DELL. Thanks again :)
     
    johndeere768, Sep 30, 2007
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    gilo Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    @ Greg , those were vertical lines , I had a post about that where they replaced my LG panel with a Samsung one .

    @ John , it indeed looks like a GPU as frazell said , lucky for you the GPU on the E1705 is replaceable , heres what I'd do

    1. goto Dell's website and download the service manual .
    2. follow the manual and try to reseat the card ( check connectors while at it )
    3. if failed , buy a new/used card and repeat #2 . If you game its a good opportunity to upgrade to a 7900GS / 79X0GTX and have yourself an XPS .
     
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    Gunner Notebook Evangelist

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    Dang....

    I have no idea how to fix it, but would recommend plugging your laptop into an external monitor. If the problem is still there, it's probably the video card or something.
     
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    naps1saps Newbie

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    What do you mean by screwed up? Does it look kind of grey with a whole bunch of lines flickering around with different colors? Does it remind you of a CRT monitor at the wrong refresh rate?
     
    naps1saps, Oct 1, 2007
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