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    Samsung Q35 LCD problem

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by doanthaitu, Jan 3, 2009.

  1. doanthaitu

    doanthaitu Notebook Enthusiast

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    For no reason there's a vertical blue line appeared on my screen today, just 1 line from top to bottom. Do I have to replace my LCD or is there a simple fix for this? If I have to replace it then what is the cheapest way to do this? I can do it myself but I search on Ebay an OEM LCD screen runs for almost $300, that's way too much. Please help...
     
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Have you checked that the display is OK on an external display?

    My first suspicion would be a connector problem where the cable connecting the mainboard to the display has become partly unseated at one end. This cable, which passes through the hinge, gets a lot of stress.

    Getting to each end of this cable may require substantial disassembly.

    John
     
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    doanthaitu Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi John, thanks so much for your reply, I checked the cables and it is not the cable, I think it is a LCD itself. Do you know where to get the cheapest LCD for it? The cheapest I can find is $160, is it good?
     
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    I've never needed to buy or change an LCD, so I can't give good advice.

    However, $160 seems to be a good price, provided it's the right one.

    John
     
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