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    LCD Failure?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by tucker100, Feb 10, 2010.

  1. tucker100

    tucker100 Notebook Guru

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    I probably know the answer to this question already just searching around but this has never happened to me before. Yesterday upon startup I had a red vertical line appear on the left side of my screen. I have checked the connections to the Mobo and they are secure and I know it's not a problem with the drivers as it occurs on initial startup.

    This is a failure in the lcd screen am I correct? And will a swap of the lcd unit fix the problem? I have a 13.3 on a MK3 CF-28 and the touchscreen is immaculate (thanks Springfield) and would prefer to just swap out the lcd. I know I've probably already answered my own question I just want to confirm the bad news.
     
    tucker100, Feb 10, 2010
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Does the vertical line exist always even in BIOS, or only when in Windows?

    Does it go away if you remove the RAM module?

    Yup - you sure can swap out JUST the LCD screen; just want to verify it's not a driver or memory issue first. It PROBABLY is the LCD, but try the obvious stuff first.

    mnem
    LCD, whee, don't be a DeeDeeDee!
     
    mnementh, Feb 11, 2010
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  3. tucker100

    tucker100 Notebook Guru

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    Hmm, haven't tried the ram yet, I'll try that right after I post, but it IS there deedeedeeuring the BIOS boot so my guess is hardware.
     
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  4. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    You can also try plugging in a external monitor as well... if it's not on there, it's pretty much def the LCD.

    mnem
    The EASY way? Nevah heahd uvvitt...
     
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  5. tucker100

    tucker100 Notebook Guru

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    Yep, 100% Sure its a failure in the LCD. Time to head over to the BST forum.... Thanks for the quick response mnementh, kudos for you.
     
    tucker100, Feb 11, 2010
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    I have seen it before
    Time now to shop around for a good deal on a lcd, or complete lid


    Alex
     
    Alex, Feb 11, 2010
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  7. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Glad to be of help!

    mnem<~~~ 411 Dwagon ~~~<<<
     
    mnementh, Feb 12, 2010
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  8. Azrial

    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    Sorry to hear of your computer woes!

    Until you can get it fixed, I might recommend a nice red desktop wallpaper. I got by for months with a carefully selected desktop hiding the damage to my LCD!
     
    Azrial, Feb 12, 2010
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