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NC8430 Messed up Display ...

Discussion in 'HP' started by Justmeez, Jul 19, 2007.

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Hello all, I recently got an NC8430 for free from a friend. He had dropped it on some grass (o.0') and after that day the lcd display just hasn't worked right. Ive noticed that if I flex the screen just a tad bit everything will show up just like it was brand new. Otherwise when I don't flex the screen all i see is random crap like everything is scrambled together. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas about how I could fix this. This laptop isn't under warranty so I cant send it in for repair. Thnx for any and all help !!!

Justmeez, Jul 19, 2007

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mtor Notebook Deity

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you can try to buy a broken nc8430 from ebay and replace it

mtor, Jul 19, 2007

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Probably a loose contact inside. You make it stand firm when you flex the screen and all the pixels are connected. Maybe you should send it for repair.

sjordi, Jul 19, 2007

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The service manuals are on HP's website. Before sending it in for repair you might want to open it up and see if you can find a loose connection.

Or if you have the accidental damage warranty, just send it in.

celondil, Jul 19, 2007

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