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    Acer aspire 5740G Screen replaced not working

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Deane138, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. Deane138

    Deane138 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I recently bought a replacement screen off ebay for a 5740G acer aspire, i removed the old screen because it was cracked and borken, put the new on in, plugged the LCD cable in screwed it in and when i start up the laptop the screen dosnt light up or get recognised, when i plug the old screen in, start up, and then replace the screens the new screen lights up and works fine.

    so please anyone know what i have to do???

    PS: on the new screen there is a locking connector that the old one didnt have, dunno what that is
     
    Deane138, Mar 7, 2011
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Got any pictures of that connector?
     
    Ayle, Mar 8, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Practically all new Acers have LED screens so no inverter. You should be able to use the existing LVDS cable. Perhaps your new screen is defective?
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Mar 8, 2011
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  4. Zeptinune

    Zeptinune Notebook Evangelist

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    Use the old cable that came with your other monitor. No reason why it should be broken too if the screen was cracked. Do a few more tests and if it wont work contact the manufacturer and tell him it's DOA.

    If you have any issues just start up a dispute on paypal and make him give you the money back. You did use paypal didn't you...?
     
    Zeptinune, Mar 8, 2011
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  5. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    do both screen have the same reference?
    Not all screens are interchangeable.
     
    naton, Mar 8, 2011
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