Re: Laptop display - all red but readable

jakdedert wrote: 
Bob wrote:

I just acquired a laptop (Dell Inspiron 3200) which has a problem on
the display. It works, but all the pixels are red tinted. If anyone
had any ideas about where I should start looking for problems, or
suggestions about sites which would be useful in my search for help,
I would greatly appreciate your help.

I do have a use for the machine even if I can't fix the problem, but
I'd love to fix it if I can.



Sounds like a ribbon cable problem to me.  I'm assuming that it displays
properly on an external monitor.  If you don't have the chops to open it up
and reseat the connectors (or replace the cable), it should at least be a
cheap fix.

Try moving the display open and closed (almost) while viewing.  If the image
changes--at all--while doing so, the diagnosis is all but confirmed.

jak


Bob




It's been reported that a bad backlight can cause a reddish tint. Most of the reports I've seen have been related to thinkpads.
If by "red" you mean that examination with a magnifying glass shows that
green and blue are compeltely dark, that's probably a different matter.
mike

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