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    CCFL wearing down

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by darksiege, Mar 8, 2008.

  1. darksiege

    darksiege Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone who has had their m1330 for a while can comment on whether the brightness of their CCFL screen has decreased over time? If so, by how much?
     
    darksiege, Mar 8, 2008
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  2. hypdotspec

    hypdotspec Notebook Evangelist

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    Why should you even be concerned?

    Has the brightness on your laptop decreased?

    If so, get Dell to replace it ASAP!
     
    hypdotspec, Mar 8, 2008
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  3. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    ^^ Exactly.

    ....and no, the brightness of my screen has not gone down at all.
     
    Khris, Mar 8, 2008
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  4. Smoothieboy

    Smoothieboy Notebook Consultant

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    All CCFL backlighting gradually decreases in brightness over time. You probably won't notice it unless you compare a one-year-old panel to a new one.
     
    Smoothieboy, Mar 8, 2008
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