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DIY LCD Backlight Repair

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the franken-monitor-to-pillage-local-town dept.

Bill Nye (not the science guy) writes to tell us that InventGeek has an interesting article on do it yourself LCD backlight repair. From the overview: "Those of us that have used LCD monitors for a while know that over time the backlight starts to dim and will eventually completely fail. Leaving you with some electronic scrap that you could sell on eBay for 35 bucks or so. Well for less than $20.00 and about a half hour of your time you can replace the backlight and rejuvenate that monitor to as good as new condition."

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  1. $20 + Hidden Costs by BalorTFL · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now we deal with the case lighting. The cold cathode is incased in a plastic case to protect it and defuse the light. We will need to remove the casing very carefully. Most cold cathode tubes have mercury vapor in them this is very dangerous if it was broken. Avoided damaging the bulb at all costs as mercury vapor has been linked to brain damage and cancer. so be careful.... unless your some arch-villain with a diabolical plan.

    Wait... complicated instructions that can lead to brain damage and cancer if done improperly, given to me by a guy who can't be bothered to fix your->you're mistakes? Somehow I don't think I'll be trying this fix any time soon.

    1. Re:$20 + Hidden Costs by oh_bugger · · Score: 4, Funny

      but your missing a chance to save money!

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    2. Re:$20 + Hidden Costs by BushCheney08 · · Score: 4, Funny

      But how will they prove you're cancer or brain damage was caused by this?

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  2. Re:How old? by mrak+and+swepe · · Score: 5, Funny

    how often do they fail on average?

    Once.

  3. Re:Classic Slashdot link by 6Yankee · · Score: 5, Funny

    Think of it as aiding natural selection.

  4. Re:Ahem, about that "mercury" by dragonman97 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Are you suggesting that it might be a bad idea to uncap one end, fill it with gasoline, and light it...for the purpose of a lightsaber duel?