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    Calling all Compal geeks! HEL80 screen is messed up!

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by cowai, Nov 10, 2007.

  1. cowai

    cowai Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a huge problem. :(

    In the lower left corner of the screen (actually 1 inch from the edge), there is a very brite spot, caused by the Backlit, I think.

    The spot is about 1.5 inches in diameter and almost every color turns to white in that area, exept black text.

    Please help,
    Ari
    Norway
     
    cowai, Nov 10, 2007
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  2. naddie

    naddie Notebook Consultant

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    Can you take a snapshot of it? Don't use a flash because you're trying to take picture of a light source (your screen).
     
    naddie, Nov 11, 2007
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  3. cowai

    cowai Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK, I have attached a picture of the screen showing where the lithed area is.

    I have also tried using my nail to drag the plasic its not putting pressure on the screen, with no help.

    Thanks,
    Ari
     

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  4. naddie

    naddie Notebook Consultant

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    That's a whole lot of backlight bleed! I'd definitely get it repaired under warranty. Is this something new that happened or always like that when you got it?

    There's someone else here who have that issue....

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=181523

    Even though his seems to be more uniform on the bottom.
     
    naddie, Nov 13, 2007
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    def get that replaced...
     
    zfactor, Nov 13, 2007
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    cowai Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, Thanks for the replies. Now it's even worse. It's bleeding all up on the left side. oh noes.

    Yeah, I going to try getting it replaced.

    Thanks again,
    Ari
     
    cowai, Dec 1, 2007
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  7. cowai

    cowai Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, Thanks for the replies. Now it's even worse. It's bleeding all up on the left side. oh noes.

    Yeah, I am going to try getting it replaced + I am going for a IFL90 at zipzoomfly.
    I live in Norway and visiting my grand parents for christmas. An IFL90 in Norway costs about 1900-2200$, so half the price isn't all bad :p

    Thanks again,
    Ari
     
    cowai, Dec 1, 2007
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    Bhima Notebook Consultant

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    It seems I am having the same issue with my 1440x900 screen on my IFL-90 from XoticPC. Gonna have to call them and see what they can do.
     
    Bhima, Dec 6, 2007
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