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    Replace Dual CCFL screen with Single CCFL screen

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Timorad, May 15, 2011.

  1. Timorad

    Timorad Newbie

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    I have a sony vgn-ar31m which contains a broken 17 inch screen with two CCFL's. Can i replace it with a screen with only one CCFL, or will there be problems?
     
    Timorad, May 15, 2011
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    might need to replace the backlight inverter too.

    Did that model of machine ever actually come with a single-ccfl screen?
     
    newsposter, May 15, 2011
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