Anand Gadiyar wrote:

> Russell,
> 
> On 4/17/07, Russell McMahon <apptech@paradise.net.nz> wrote:
> 
>>For laptops I tend to buy on price-capability mix. I have an Acer
>>(screen dead)(haven't tried to replace as price exceeds PC value with
>>recent market trends)
> 
> 
> Just an idea. You might already have thought of it. That screen dead
> Acer might still be  useful if you hook it up to an external monitor.


And it may just be the backlight circuitry.
Both lamps and inverters are available from 3rd party suppliers.
Google for 'LCD backlight replacement'

Robert

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