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    Laptop LCD monitor shaking/flickering

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by arcadian9, Dec 8, 2009.

  1. arcadian9

    arcadian9 Newbie

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    Recently my Toshiba u405 laptop monitor has been flickering/shaking as in the screen shakes and stops
    when i move the angle of the monitor it shakes more vigoursly to the point where i can see pink/redish lines across my screen

    whats going on?
     
    arcadian9, Dec 8, 2009
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  2. wackydude1234

    wackydude1234 Notebook Evangelist

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    sounds like the refresh rate isn't set correctly?
     
    wackydude1234, Dec 8, 2009
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  3. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    Likely, the screen cable is loose or frayed. Open up the laptop and check the hinge area, and make sure the screen cables are securely attached. If it's frayed, then it will need to be replaced.
     
    MidnightSun, Dec 8, 2009
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  4. arcadian9

    arcadian9 Newbie

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    its nothing to do with replaceing the CCLF though right?
    hmmm opening up the laptop?
    is it hard?
    im afraid i might not get it back together after opening it
    and if its frayed is it expensive to fix?
     
    arcadian9, Dec 9, 2009
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    anyone??????
     
    arcadian9, Dec 9, 2009
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    BrandonSi Notebook Savant

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    I don't think your backlight (CC FL) is the problem. It very well could be the connection between the motherboard and the LCD panel.

    I don't know if it's hard or not, I've never opened a Toshiba. You could do a search for the service manual. How old is it? If you're not comfortable doing it AND it's going to void your warranty, then send it in for repair.

    If it's out of warranty, go for it. Being afraid isn't going to fix the problem. At best you fix it, at worse you have to get it repaired.. and if you don't open it, you'll have to get it repaired anyway.
     
    BrandonSi, Dec 9, 2009
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    For first check connector's flex with motherboard and LCD.

    ps now repair 2 asus 1000h , bad connections :)
     
    King-Laptop-Parts, Dec 9, 2009
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  8. arcadian9

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    its about a 1 1/2 year old laptop
    its the 13" toshibas
    no warrenty as it was bought off someone

    hmmmm i guess i'll open it and give it a look
    hopefully i dont mess anything up
     
    arcadian9, Dec 9, 2009
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