| A laptop is essential for students and working | | | | Damage to any of these parts may result to the |
| individuals. Because of its portability, users can | | | | symptoms stated above. Unfortunately, there is |
| write important papers, connect to the Internet | | | | no other way to be sure if one of these parts |
| via wireless modems, and can even watch | | | | are damaged without using a tester. Some of the |
| movies anytime and anywhere. But without | | | | main causes of damage to these parts include |
| proper care, this machine can break down, and | | | | age and excessive use of your laptop. Parts such |
| especially, there can be problems with the LCD | | | | as the LCD lamp usually last for two years |
| monitor. Here are some tips that can help you in | | | | minimum. |
| troubleshooting your laptop's LCD monitor. | | | | Aside from the blacklight, it is possible that your |
| Is there something wrong with your screen? If | | | | LCD screen itself is damaged. This problem can be |
| this is so, then there is a possibility that the LCD | | | | very serious because the LCD is the most fragile |
| (liquid crystal display) backlight of your laptop is | | | | and expensive part of your laptop. Symptoms of |
| broken. The LCD backlight is the source of light | | | | LCD damage include: |
| that gives you a clearer visual of your screen. | | | | - Decolorization of your screen |
| Symptoms of LCD damage include: | | | | - Appearance of stripes or lines on your screen |
| - Dim laptop LCD | | | | LCD damage is usually caused by hard impacts to |
| - Flickering screen | | | | your laptop. Remember, the LCD is a very |
| - Faint images on your LCD | | | | sensitive and fragile piece of equipment. Even the |
| - No video image | | | | slightest amount of pressure on your LCD can |
| - Faded laptop LCD | | | | cause it to break. |
| A laptop backlight is composed of four parts and | | | | The only way to repair the backlight and the LCD |
| these are: | | | | monitor is to replace them. Replacing the LCD |
| - Laptop inverter | | | | monitor alone can cost you around $250 and that |
| - LCD lamp | | | | is apart from the $120 service fee that most |
| - Inverter cable | | | | laptop repair companies charge. |
| - Toggle switch | | | | |