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    CF-27 display

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by johnlw, Dec 21, 2013.

  1. johnlw

    johnlw Notebook Enthusiast

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    My trusted Cf-27 boots normally but the display has a lot of horizontal white lines across it.I can still see the actual information "behind " the lines so to speak.I thought possible video board or bad connection.I have done a bit of searching for a manual to aid in dissassembling etc,but cant seem to locate one for the CF-27(other than a users/reference manual).
    Any ideas what the fault could be and a link to a service manual please
    Many thanks
     
    johnlw, Dec 21, 2013
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    mklym Notebook Evangelist

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    If you do not find any loose cables, I would say your video chip is overheating/dying. When you have the unit apart checking connections, I would suggest putting on new thermal pads for the GPU and CPU. Chances are they have not been changed and on a unit that old, they would be pretty ineffective. Might bring the GPU back around, but usually when you get artifacts and/or lines on the display that means the GPU is on it's way out the door.
     
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    UNCNDL1 Notebook Deity

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    Another weird yet quick try before opening things up too much is to take out your RAM module and either try cleaning/wiping the contacts and/or replacing the RAM with another good one.
    It's worked before for myself. I googled this once for a friend that wanted the video chip changed out, and found a u-tube video explaining this fix. It worked! Best regards...
     
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    johnlw Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you gentlemen for your advice and help.Will try the suggestions shortly and let you know the results.
     
    johnlw, Dec 22, 2013
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    johnlw Notebook Enthusiast

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    After stripping the CF-27 and cleaning connectors etc and reassembling the display issue remains.Dont think it is worth spending any money on it,so I have a "working" Cf-27 if anyone would like to have,they can collect from Hampshire UK or I can post if willing to pay shipping costs.
    John
     
    johnlw, Dec 27, 2013
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    post it in the buy sell trade section too....

     
    Shawn, Dec 27, 2013
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