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    LCD backlight

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by chillerman625, Sep 28, 2011.

  1. chillerman625

    chillerman625 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a p7801u with a 1920x1200 screen but recently I noticed that it is very dim compared to my new laptop which must be twice as bright. This is also affecting the colors on the laptop as the whites look very yellowish. Plus I get more glare in the sun. Because of this, I am planning to do a bit of repair on my laptop. Can someone tell me what gives a laptop LCD monitor its backlight? Thanks.
     
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    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    TomJG90 Notebook Evangelist

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    Be very careful as the bulb might contain mercury. The below should be ok.
     
    TomJG90, Sep 29, 2011
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