IBM Thinkpad 380D NO VIDEO

[jleach42]

I have an IBM Thinkpad 380D. The LCD doesn't come on. When I hook it up to external monitor it works fine. Could it be the inverter that's bad? Any test I can perform? Thanks Joe L.

[query]

If the image is very faint, but still there, it's probably the inverter.  If there's no image at all, there is something else wrong.

[jleach42]

Yes the image is very, very faint you can barely see it. Thanks Joe L. javascript:replaceText(' :o')
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[query]

Yes, the lamp and/or inverter has failed - it's a common issue with many ThinkPads.  The parts cost only about $50 -- the rest of the repair would be labor (another $100-150) unless you can tackle the job yourself.

You can find CCL/inverter combos at

http://www.jkllamps.com/

[jleach42]

Thanks for your help. I appreciate it. Joe L.