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    dv8000 no backlight, lid switch not responding

    Discussion in 'HP' started by lichung, Feb 18, 2009.

  1. lichung

    lichung Newbie

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    the backlight of my dv8000 is always off and the screen is extremely faint from boot up to entering windows. Tried different ways inc unplug the power supply/battery and VGA to another screen works perfect.

    The lid switch is not responding no matter how hard I press. The switch is embedded on the keyboard PCB and there is no way I can shut it off unless I unplug the keyboard. By that way I can't switch on my laptop. I was thinking of unplugging the keyboard cable while the power is on but it seems a little bit dangerous.

    I am thinking of 3 possible cases:
    1) damaged lcd inverter
    2) damaged backlight
    3) damaged lid switch

    I have ordered an inverter from ebay to try to work it out. Anyone got better suggestions?
     
    lichung, Feb 18, 2009
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