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    T400 LED bottom of screen brighter than top?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by 2disturbed, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. 2disturbed

    2disturbed Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a T400 with the LED screen 42T0497.

    Didnt notice this at first, but when I was going to create a new
    picture in Paint Shop Pro, when you get the canvas that is the
    little grey checkerboard pattern. The top part of the screen is darker
    than the bottom. When I create a picture of a solid color its easily
    noticeable.
    At first I thought maybe I was at the wrong viewing angle so I moved
    around a bit. Didnt seem to change.

    I have not had a change yet to change the color profiles yet,
    or try outputting it to a another monitor either.

    Anyone else have a screen that appears darker at the top than
    the bottom?

    Thanks,
    Sean
     
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    What screen do you have? Samsung or LG?
     
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    I have the 42T0497 which I believe is the LG model.

    -Sean
     
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    This might be a case of back light bleeding. Mine is evenly lit throughout the screen.
     
    vuong05, Oct 13, 2008
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    Thanks.
    Going to try and drop it off at a service/warranty center and see what
    they think.
    I would have not noticed it except when looking at a large image of a
    single color.

    -Sean
     
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    Yeah, do that. Update us with the results. :)
     
    zephyrus17, Oct 13, 2008
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