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LCD issues on laptop

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  • 08-01-2009 5:09pm
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    roosterman71
    Registered Users Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭


    I have a Dell Inspiron 5160 laptop thats a little over 4 years old now. Its still working brilliantly and has never given any trouble till now.

    The LCD screen developed a single purple line (about 1 pixel wide) down the screen. I reseated the screen, the cable and dusted out all around it but it didn't help. Now there are 3 more lines, each a different colour all near it.

    Anyone got any ideas on what to do or how to get it fixed?


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    roosterman71
    Registered Users Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭roosterman71


    Anyone any ideas about this?


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    kikel
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    Replace the screen. Sorry no quick fixes.


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    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    kikel wrote: »
    Replace the screen. Sorry no quick fixes.

    At 4+ years old i think it could be time to cut your losses and buy a new laptop. If you can live with the line, then it'll be grand. But replacing the screen could be costly, and at 4+ years old i'd say it's getting to the stage where components will begin to fail on you.


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    roosterman71
    Registered Users Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭roosterman71


    I'd rather not get rid of it. There's nothing at all wrong except with the screen. I think it wouldn't be a good decision to buy a new one - kinda waste of money. What I have is brilliant (2GB memory, 120GB HD, and a 3.14Ghz CPU) for what I need.


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