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    T42 Failing Red Screen

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Gori, Jun 14, 2016.

  1. Gori

    Gori Newbie

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    Dug up my old T42 which I hope to turn into a backup server. After booting I get a completly red in hue IBM splash screen, a password prompt then the screens dies shortly after. I see that T42 displays can be picked up cheaply on eBay but I don't want go that route without first checking that it's a problem with the actual display, and not the gpu or some other component.
     
    Gori, Jun 14, 2016
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    More than likely the backlight is going. You can replace the bulb, but it's a pain in the rear job, so you're probably better off doing the LCD unless you like that sort of thing.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 16, 2016
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    If it is internal screen only, then it's either panel or sometimes lcd cable.
    If same occurs on external screen too, you have a mainboard component failing.
     
    KLF, Jun 16, 2016
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    In my experience if the screen goes red, it's more than likely the backlight, though when working with computers it could be anything. The inverter, if it's not regulating power to the LCD properly, is another option.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 17, 2016
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  5. thinkingaboutpads

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    If the machine otherwise functions properly you could just run it as a headless machine.
     
    thinkingaboutpads, Jun 17, 2016
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