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    Does my WXGA+ screen have a broken lamp?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pan.droid, Nov 30, 2008.

  1. pan.droid

    pan.droid Newbie

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    Hello,

    I have an ASUS M70VM-C1 and have noticed that the screen seems less bright than it was when I bought it some months ago. Also, for the first time I am noticing that when I tilt the screen up and down, depending on the angle, it looks as though a shadow has been cast over it - or at other angles, it appears more bright. If I recall correctly, the screen used to look great at any angle. I did not notice this before and I am concerned that one of the lamps may have died an early death. Is there any way to confirm that this is or is not the case? This is a 17 incher and I believe it has two lamps, but cannot say for sure. Any help with this would be much appreciated. Also, my sister seems to think her 40 lb dog may have sat on it (closed) for a couple minutes while she was in a corner store (it was in her car); could this have screwed it up?

    Thanks,

    Pan.droid
     
    pan.droid, Nov 30, 2008
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  2. Tinselworm

    Tinselworm Notebook Deity

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    Most LCD panels exhibit this behaviour normally
     
    Tinselworm, Nov 30, 2008
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  3. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    It's natural depending upon viewing angle.
     
    The_Observer, Nov 30, 2008
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