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    LCD backlight issues - VGN-SZ34GP / PCG-6NEP

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Brindle, Aug 16, 2008.

  1. Brindle

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    Hello Sony Vaio Gurus,


    I have a Sony Vaio VGN-SZ34GP / PCG-6NEP laptop.
    The LCD back light has randomly decided to no longer work properly.
    If I look hard enough, I can see the screen and what's being displayed on it, just without the light so this indicates the LCD screen isn't dead.

    Is this a common issue? How can I fix this on the cheap?

    I was reading around the place to simply replace the LCD ballast and the screen will work, as shown here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYtXJpf__UQ

    Maybe you guys could shed some light on the situation

    - J Brindle
     
    Brindle, Aug 16, 2008
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