Pismo screen replacement?

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K - 19 Nov 2005 09:08 GMT

Hello,
I would appreciate advice re a Pismo screen. When starting up, the
screen is a deep red color, then as it warms up, the color becomes
normal. I understand this is a symptom of a failing screen.
However, the screen itself has no keyboard marks or dead pixels, so I
was wondering if I should try to replace the whole screen OR buy a part
for a repair.
If the advice is to repair it, exactly what part do I need to buy to fix
this problem? From whom and at what cost? Also, what level of difficulty
is involved in the repair? (I can take apart a powerbook 3400 screen)
Thanks.

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DaveC - 21 Nov 2005 22:45 GMT

Thus spake K:

> Hello,
> I would appreciate advice re a Pismo screen. When starting up, the
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> is involved in the repair? (I can take apart a powerbook 3400 screen)
> Thanks.

This is a symptom of an aging cold-cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) tube.

Many of these have been replaced in laptop LCD displays. The bulbs are very
inexpensive (less than $20), but the work is very delicate.

This company sells lamps and tells you how to replace it yourself:

http://www.jkllamps.com/laptop.cfm

Note the listing of many laptop models on this page. Also click on some of
the "useful links" on the page.

This company offers to sell you the bulb (at a greatly inflated price) or to
replace the bulb for you:

http://www.wegenermedia.com/pismop.htm

Good luck,

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