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    Spot on screen that comes and goes

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Dillon31, Jul 6, 2014.

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    So, I'll start from the beginning. Lol. I had my labtop on charge while programming a wireless receiver, and it starts flashing. So. I took it off charge and it quit flashing. That night I just charged it overnight. The next day (today) I open it and the spot that was flashing is now a permanent spot on the screen. After I tried using it for about 30 minutes...it goes away! I would say that's okay, but I'm sure it will come back when I'm using it. So, any help?
     
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    image.jpg here's a picture of it
     
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    It's a toughbook CF-18 btw.
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Do you mean the white spot about 3/8 in diameter?
     
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    No, that's part of the background. If you look kinda close there a faded part that cuts through the middle of the screen. It didn't show up very well on the picture.
     
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    Set your wallpaper to a solid color and post another photo?
     
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    It quit doing it. I can't get it to do it right now. :/
     
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    Got it! Lol it was just a flicker but this is the spot. image.jpg
     
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    Check the LCD cables and connections that are under the keyboard. Pull the power and battery first....
     
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    That is signed of separation between the connection of LCD glass and pcb board of the LCD itself. Maybe one of rubber cushion on the lid cover is missing. Check it out, If not try to add a thin layer of rubber on that area edge so that a bit pressure will do the job but not to much. It may create stress on the glass and then break.

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    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    I think Teo has learned all there is to know about Toughbooks! ... And I thought I knew a lot!

    Nice job Teo!
     
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    Was the unit stored in a hot vehicle?
     
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    Thanks for the advice! I will check it out. Also, I'm not sure. I haven't, but I bought it off eBay. It was working fine for a week though.
     
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    Hold on then .....If you have just owned it for a week, you can contact the seller and see what he says......He "might" help you out somehow..
     
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