[AT] OT - computer problem

[pga2 at BasicISP.net]

If Ken's source doesen't pan out, try Googling your make/model and see what comes up. Also, you could check Toshiba's website to see if you can still get parts from them.
The parts are pretty well brand/model specific. You might be able to get it fixed by Toshiba (the way I would go rather than a local computer shop) for a fairly reasonable price. If you can find out how to contact their repair center, ask what their "out of warranty repair charge" is. Acer/eMachines/Gateway has a $199.00 fee for that, and it covers anything that is wrong with it, as long as the parts are available.

Phil

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Subject: Re: [AT] OT - computer problem
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:04:42 GMT

Thanks guys, I know for a fact that my batteries are crap, when its unplugged it only lasts about 30 minutes tops. This computer is plugged in all the time, so batteries are out as a problem. I switched my power options to always on, and it still does it. Where do I find one of these inverter boards, and are they brand specific, how hard to install? I agree Phil, this computer is at its end stage, the hard drive went out once, and its SLOOOOOW. If I can nurse it for a few more months that would help a lot. Thanks for the help.Mike M

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Subject: Re: [AT] OT - computer problem
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:34:10 -0700

Mike,
The backlight in your LCD screen is going off. There are 2 possibilities, the tiny flourescent tubes at the top and bottom of the LCD are dying, or the inverter board that supplies them with the high voltage to fire is dying. I would start with the inverter (provided the part is available) and if that doesen't fix it, you'll have to bite the bullet for the LCD. You might want to consider just replacing the laptop due to the cost of the LCD. The newer laptops are getting the LED backlights. Less expensive to manufacti=ure and there is no inverter involved. They're easier on batteries too.

Phil

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Subject: [AT] OT - computer problem
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:09:57 GMT

Hi all,I'm curious to know if the problem I'm having sounds familiar to anyone. I have a Toshiba laptop thats about 4-5 years old. Recently the screen has been going dark randomly for no apparent reason. I can still see the screen,but its too dim to make anything out; its like someone has turned the brightness all the way off. If I reboot the computer it comes back on normally, at least for now. Thanks for any advice. Mike
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