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    Burnt LCD Inverter

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mr Burnt Inverter, Mar 19, 2007.

  1. Mr Burnt Inverter

    Mr Burnt Inverter Newbie

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    Hello,

    I was at work today when I noticed a really bad smell. I eventually tracked it down to my Vaio laptop.

    There was a burning hot melted area on the back of the screen that was too hot to even touch but the screen was functioning fine.

    After some research I took apart my screen, found out that the component causing the problem was the LCD inverter and I have ordered a new part.

    The LCD inverter was all black and burnt, coulld any one give me some idea as to what would have caused it to get so bad. If I had left it my laptop would have probably burst into flames!

    I would appreciate any feedback

    Many Thanks

    Dom Pallot
     
    Mr Burnt Inverter, Mar 19, 2007
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  2. grumpy3b

    grumpy3b Notebook Evangelist

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    doubtfull it would have conducted current long enough to flame-on. but the cause could be anything including your video card failing or more likely there is an issue with the power supply to the inverter. I imagine though the most likely cause was simply a defective inverter. They do go bad for no apparent reason.

    It's an easy fix as I am sure you already know...hopefully it did not smoke the backlight too. But they are not hard to replace either ya just need to be handy with a "slaughtering" iron... ;)
     
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    grumpy3b Notebook Evangelist

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    HA...I just now read your ID...hehehehe...that is FUNNY!!
     
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