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    2 CF-T5s, One Good Screen

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by ajacocks, Dec 23, 2011.

  1. ajacocks

    ajacocks Newbie

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    I've just acquired a pair of ToughBook CF-T5s, one a U1400, and the other a U2400. Given Murphy's law, guess which one has an issue?

    The U2400's screen works at power-on, but after ~30 seconds, the backlight goes out. So, I'd like to move the U1400 screen to the U2400. Does anyone have a link to a disassembly guide? I've done a fair bit of laptop repair before, so I'll probably try, even if nobody does.

    Thanks!
    - Alex
     
    ajacocks, Dec 23, 2011
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  2. Springfield

    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    These T5's are the devil to work on, lots of different screws. Suggest making sure it's not simply a shorted wire at the hinge -- open and close it alot, look for flickering.

    HTH
     
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  3. ajacocks

    ajacocks Newbie

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    Yeah, I already checked that, unfortunately. It seems to be heat-related. I'm assuming that some component in the display has a cracked solder point, and as soon as it starts to heat up, it loses contact.

    Thanks!
    - Alex
     
    ajacocks, Dec 23, 2011
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  4. gmgfarrand

    gmgfarrand Notebook Evangelist

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    I have one that the backlight doesn't like to come on at all... I know the inverter is good, I know there is a short somewhere..
    The unit just might have to be flanged mace tested. ;)
     
    gmgfarrand, Dec 23, 2011
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