Backlight replacement on LCD Monitor ??

[Richard Cranium]

Anyone replaced the backlight ?


Where do you get parts ?


It's a Dell E15 something 15" LCD

Thanks
Doc

[nochay]

maybe someone has a "parts" monitor on ebay? Too bad there aren't "computer parts junkyards" closest thing is a Dumpster behind a store. have you tried calling dell to find out how much the part is?

Dane

[Richard Cranium]

Thanks, however I'd hoped for some "shadetree" method of fixing it, or at last resort using new Dell parts.
I'm no big fan of e-bay

I've posted my problem at the Dell Community Forum perhaps one of the Dell Technicial support folks will assist.

Thanks
Doc

[Kruzin]

Find out who actually makes the monitor.
Dell doesn't make these things, they only re-badge them with their name.
A back-light should be a normal replacement part that you should be able to order from the actual manufacturer.

[Xtreeme]

You need a part called a CFT bulb. Its a compact flourscent and usually a large L shape. Be carefull taking films out not to finger print them. The polariser's are VERY sensitive. Use some latex gloves when digging in there.