Until recently, the large majority of laptop LCD panels used CCFL, or cold cathode fluorescent lamps as a backlighting source. In recent years, manufacturers have begun using LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, as a backlighting source. Each has some advantages and disadvantages, which we will explore in this article.

Today’s world is incredibly fast paced and the people are constantly on the go. During their avid rushing from place to place or in their stressful working environment, many accidents can occur and bring your usage to a screeching halt. The accidental damage caused by water spillage on the computer can vary and be the [...]

LCD screens require the use of an inverter to supply power to the screen’s back lighting. Backlighting is used in smaller LCD screens such as laptops to produce higher brightness and readability factors. While the back lighting could be produced form any number of sources, such as LEDs, incandescent bulbs or an electroluminescent panel, the [...]

For this repair job you will need a small Phillips head screwdriver, a small knife, like an Xacto knife, and a 1/16 inch size Allen wrench. Before getting started be sure to have the battery removed and the laptop unplugged to prevent electric shock. Removal of the laptop LCD screen is simple and painless and should [...]

Before starting to remove the inverter from the Dell Inspiron 8600 remove the battery, disconnect the AC adapter, and turn off the power. Open the laptop so that the screen is flat; tilt it all the way over until it reaches 180°. Start on the left side of the laptop and gently pry the top [...]