frauschlager_jr Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Perhaps the tip.it community can provide assistance where Google has failed... I have an HP DV1000 notebook that I bought about 3 years ago, and is no longer under warranty. Yesterday, the backlight went out and my little chat with customer service provided me with no results other than another number to call (surprise surprise) Glancing at eBay, I see that I can buy a inverter backlight for this model, is that what I'm looking for? How about the actual labor of replacing it? I have a good deal of experience working on desktops, but notebooks are strange waters to me. ANY advice is welcomed with open arms. Thanks, -frau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon_7 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I don't know much about the topic. However, if I were you, I'd probably try calling a computer repair store near where you live. Tell them about the situation and see what they have to say, that might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I would stay away from it unless you have some good experience with electronics. Replacing screen parts will be much different than snapping desktop parts into the correct slots. Getting most notebooks apart without breaking something can also be a challenge in itself. The part is most definitely fixable, I'd just get someone with experience doing that kind of work to do it so you don't go zapping yourself with live monitor parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das1330 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 opening monitors without experience working on monitors or a degree in electrical engineering is a BAD idea. Lcds are not as bad as CRT's, but the charge contained in both of them, stored for months on end can kill you if you touch them. Call a repair shop first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastermule52 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 When it comes to this particular part, I've seen many common lay people do this task. It's actually a pretty easy operation. It's only as $50 part as I recall too. Also, many times the cost of the repair shop is half as much as the cost of the equipment. The refuge that you built to flee that places that you've come to fear the most ... is the place that you have come to fear the most.Operator - http://www.heartunit.orgCouncil - http://z8.invisionfree.com/skillazModerator - http://forum.meebo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frauschlager_jr Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 I did a little more research, and it seems as though the inverter/backlight costs about $35-70. Pretty reasonable, i also got ahold of HP, and they want $200 to fix it. The small chance of a painful death might just be worth the extra cash :-k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I did a little more research, and it seems as though the inverter/backlight costs about $35-70. Pretty reasonable, i also got ahold of HP, and they want $200 to fix it. The small chance of a painful death might just be worth the extra cash :-k I don't know that's I'd go with HP. It might be cheaper to find a local shop that could fix it for you. Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastermule52 Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Risk of death? :S Unplug the batteries when you change it - there will be no risk of death. No power = no death. The refuge that you built to flee that places that you've come to fear the most ... is the place that you have come to fear the most.Operator - http://www.heartunit.orgCouncil - http://z8.invisionfree.com/skillazModerator - http://forum.meebo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade995 Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Risk of death? :S Unplug the batteries when you change it - there will be no risk of death. No power = no death. The capacitors inside a monitor can hold a charge long after the batteries or power source is taken out. His warning is true, they can hold enough charge to cause serious injury or death. Although that was with CRT monitors, I have no clue about LCDs, although it is probably the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frauschlager_jr Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 I was being a little facetious with the death comment, but still, I don't want to get shocked. I might have found a guy who can help me out (better yet, he'll do it for free). Thanks for all your help, I'll let you know how it goes. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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