Inspiron 8200 powers on no display Please Help !!!

tsnawder · 02-21-2008, 08:25 PM

My Laptop had Liquid damage! I replaced the motherboard & upgraded the video card to a Ati Radeon 7500. put it back together no display. It only works with an a monitor attached. Also I replaced the screen less than a year ago. I really dont think my inverter would of went bad while sitting would it any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.

**oldmn** · 02-21-2008, 08:50 PM

You never know with electronics. (Here on instant gone the next)
Are you getting an image (look close with a light)?
I would re-examine all my connection paying close attention to the ribbon cables.

tsnawder · 02-22-2008, 12:23 AM

Yeah I see a display very faintly I think the inverter went bad, what do you think?

**oldmn** · 02-22-2008, 09:08 AM

Thats would seem to be the case.
Here is one place to look for parts.
http://www.lcdparts.net/ccfl.aspx

02-21-2008, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
tsnawder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Inspiron 8200 powers on no display Please Help !!! My Laptop had Liquid damage! I replaced the motherboard & upgraded the video card to a Ati Radeon 7500. put it back together no display. It only works with an a monitor attached. Also I replaced the screen less than a year ago. I really dont think my inverter would of went bad while sitting would it any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.

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02-22-2008, 09:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
oldmn TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,150 OS: XP Pro SP3 X 3 My System	Re: Inspiron 8200 powers on no display Please Help !!! Thats would seem to be the case. Here is one place to look for parts. http://www.lcdparts.net/ccfl.aspx __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems.[/center]