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    DV6 white LT screen after replacement

    Discussion in 'HP' started by drjjpdc, Dec 29, 2013.

  1. drjjpdc

    drjjpdc Newbie

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    I have an HP DV6- 2150US. I bought a replacement screen and installation went well or so I thought.
    The screen stays totally white. I can hear Windows loading and even an individual program like Skype. But it stays white so I can't do anything.

    John
     
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Assuming the replacement screen is working, I would guess faulty LCD cable. Of course the screen could be broken, it happens.

    Dismantle the display and reseat the LCD cable first, doing that doesn't cost a thing.

    While you have display apart, look for the replacement panel's model number and type here also the orignal part's model. I don't mean the "replace with hp 123456-001" sticker but the manufacturer's own model, such as LTN156AB-CDE. Knowing those helps to verify they are indeed compatible with each other.
     
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  3. drjjpdc

    drjjpdc Newbie

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    Well I bought it from Amazon broker, Techorbits.
    The original had a LP156WH2 (TL) (Q1); An LG Display.

    The new one is
    an
    LP156WH4 (TL) (N2) Also LG Display
     
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    I quickly glanced the specs and they look same to me, so it should not be a compatibility issue.

    What was the original problem, physically broken LCD or did the old one also show white screen? I'm still leaning towards to the LCD cable being cause.
     
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    Physically broken LCD screen. I will hook the new one to my desktop this AM and test it out with the external monitor.
     
    drjjpdc, Dec 30, 2013
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    I think it is the LCD cable. I got the screen working when I hooked it up to my DT monitor. I tightened up the tiny screws and when I brought it downstairs the screen was white again. I see one end of the LCD cable (goes into the back of the screen) but do I have to take my LT apart to replace it?
     
    drjjpdc, Jan 1, 2014
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