Laptop LCD is dim

wforehand · 02-01-2008, 07:01 AM

I have just repalced both the LCD and the inverter on an HP Pavilion dv2000 laptop. The original LCD got cracked when a user packed the laptop in his checked baggage at the airport. I installed a new LCD and a new inverter but the LCD remains dim. I have tried adjusting any possible BIOS settings, video card settings and repeatedly hit FN + F8. No change. If I hook up the laptop to an external monitor everything looks great but the LCD remains dim. Anybody got any ideas? I am at a loss.

Eric1 · 02-08-2008, 01:59 AM

Is the laptops LCD display dim when using battery power and AC? Also I know on my laptop I have a dimmer switch when I press the Fn key and the up or down arrow key. I know that sounds like a very basic step but sometimes basics are overlooked.

Saxon · 02-08-2008, 02:05 AM

Have you considered it might be a power management issue? Vista has a few bugs in power management ie not switching from battery to wall plug settings properly.

luke992006 · 02-10-2008, 11:29 PM

my laptop has different power settings that dim the screen among other things, have u looked at power settings.

Brinson · 02-11-2008, 03:59 AM

The backlight could just be out...

02-01-2008, 07:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
wforehand Newb Techie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	Laptop LCD is dim I have just repalced both the LCD and the inverter on an HP Pavilion dv2000 laptop. The original LCD got cracked when a user packed the laptop in his checked baggage at the airport. I installed a new LCD and a new inverter but the LCD remains dim. I have tried adjusting any possible BIOS settings, video card settings and repeatedly hit FN + F8. No change. If I hook up the laptop to an external monitor everything looks great but the LCD remains dim. Anybody got any ideas? I am at a loss.

02-08-2008, 01:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Eric1 Super Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Loveland, Colorado Posts: 279	Re: Laptop LCD is dim Is the laptops LCD display dim when using battery power and AC? Also I know on my laptop I have a dimmer switch when I press the Fn key and the up or down arrow key. I know that sounds like a very basic step but sometimes basics are overlooked. Last edited by Eric1; 02-08-2008 at 02:04 AM.

02-08-2008, 02:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Saxon ликвида́торы Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,329	Re: Laptop LCD is dim Have you considered it might be a power management issue? Vista has a few bugs in power management ie not switching from battery to wall plug settings properly. __________________ "May the NIX Kernel be praised and revered" There is no patch for human stupidity. What is the matter with you? do you have a extra go to 10 line or something? Please Visit the Apple-Talk Forum.* Up an running.

02-10-2008, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
luke992006 Wizard Techie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,083	Re: Laptop LCD is dim my laptop has different power settings that dim the screen among other things, have u looked at power settings. __________________ What To Look For When Buying computer Components Infernodeals\|My NWN2 Module Project\|Recommended PC Component's Last edited by luke992006; 02-10-2008 at 11:31 PM.

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