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Decadawn · 01-06-2010, 02:31 PM

Hey guys...

My 3yo sprayed some window cleaner on my laptop a few months ago... after that, nothing would show up on the screen.. although pc runs fine using an external display..

On the laptop screen, i can see stuff but it's veryyyyyyyyyy dark .. like if the backlit was fucked up..

- I replaced the screen -> same issue
- I replaced the inverter -> same issue
- I replaced the lcd cable -> same issue

The board seems fine, don't think the glass cleaner even got to it...

I saw a bunch of threads on the net telling to remove the battery and hold the power button for like, 60sec... Tried that, nothing....

If it was a < 1000$ laptop, i wouldn't give a fuck but the damn thing cost me around 3k$...

Any ideas?

fatfoo · 01-06-2010, 02:40 PM

Here's an idea:

- Don't have kids

pornguy · 01-06-2010, 02:46 PM

You replaced the screen and nothing??? Send that bad boy back to the company.

Decadawn · 01-06-2010, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornguy

You replaced the screen and nothing??? Send that bad boy back to the company.

not covered

id rather buy a new laptop then pay what they'll ask for repair..

they think it;s the board

Elli · 01-06-2010, 03:47 PM

Yikes. Sounds like liquid possibly got down inside somehow, possibly through the keyboard. You could look up a new board on Ebay, but.... they're tricky to replace, I've heard.

Decadawn · 01-07-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elli

Yikes. Sounds like liquid possibly got down inside somehow, possibly through the keyboard. You could look up a new board on Ebay, but.... they're tricky to replace, I've heard.

Yeah that's what i fear too... but replacing a laptop mobo scares me.. i always end up with a few screws extra after everything's back in place haha

Marialovesporn · 01-07-2010, 01:47 PM

is your kid insured ?

01-06-2010, 02:31 PM	#1
Decadawn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,286	Question for hardware geeks (laptop) Hey guys... My 3yo sprayed some window cleaner on my laptop a few months ago... after that, nothing would show up on the screen.. although pc runs fine using an external display.. On the laptop screen, i can see stuff but it's veryyyyyyyyyy dark .. like if the backlit was fucked up.. - I replaced the screen -> same issue - I replaced the inverter -> same issue - I replaced the lcd cable -> same issue The board seems fine, don't think the glass cleaner even got to it... I saw a bunch of threads on the net telling to remove the battery and hold the power button for like, 60sec... Tried that, nothing.... If it was a < 1000$ laptop, i wouldn't give a fuck but the damn thing cost me around 3k$... Any ideas?

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01-06-2010, 03:47 PM	#5
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	Yikes. Sounds like liquid possibly got down inside somehow, possibly through the keyboard. You could look up a new board on Ebay, but.... they're tricky to replace, I've heard. __________________ Make More Money with Cams and Dating at FFN.com! email: [email protected]

01-07-2010, 01:47 PM	#7
Marialovesporn Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 579	is your kid insured ?