laptop screen gets lines when moved around

[bagellad]

Hi, I got a laptop where when you move the screen back and forth on the hinges it gets weird lines on it but moving it around fixes it. I am assuming this means the connector to the screen is a little loose or something? I just wanted to double check before i open this baby up.

 

[NYJimbo]

Hi, I got a laptop where when you move the screen back and forth on the hinges it gets weird lines on it but moving it around fixes it. I am assuming this means the connector to the screen is a little loose or something? I just wanted to double check before i open this baby up.

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Hmm..... maybe I should fly first class up to where you live and bitch slap you like there is no tommorow. Come on, you answer your own question but don't do any diagnostics and want us to guess ?. Punch yourself in the balls for each person that bothers to respond to you here.
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[computergeek1]

Hi, I got a laptop where when you move the screen back and forth on the hinges it gets weird lines on it but moving it around fixes it. I am assuming this means the connector to the screen is a little loose or something? I just wanted to double check before i open this baby up.

I would go for the connector as well, but just strip it down and you will soon now.

 

[bagellad]

oh jimbo dont be hating, i am just not very confident with laptops really. I just wanted a little boost

 

[NYJimbo]

oh jimbo dont be hating, i am just not very confident with laptops really. I just wanted a little boost

The smiley face at the bottom of that post shows I am ribbing you a little, but still, you MUST get into that machine and build your skills. Do alot of reading and watch youtube videos when possible. I am making alot of money now specializing in laptops in just my own county, you can do that to.

 

[computergeek1]

The smiley face at the bottom of that post shows I am ribbing you a little, but still, you MUST get into that machine and build your skills. Do alot of reading and watch youtube videos when possible. I am making alot of money now specializing in laptops in just my own county, you can do that to.

I prefer to repair laptops over desktops any day.

 

[bagellad]

Alright I Am doing it, cleaning off my desk now!!!!! wish me luck!!

 

[NYJimbo]

Alright I Am doing it, cleaning off my desk now!!!!! wish me luck!!

Don't rush into it. First see if there is anyone out in GoogleLand who has done a tear down on your laptop before. It's a real treat when you find someone has a step-by-step help page or even video for what you are about to do.

BTW- if you tell us the make/model/sn/pn of the machine we might be able to help you a little more.... just sayin........

 

[NYJimbo]

I prefer to repair laptops over desktops any day.

Laptop repairs, especially if you can do motherboard diagnostics, elevates you WAY above the other 90% of the techs who just brag about "speeding up your PC" or "cleaning out viruses".

 

[bagellad]

Dell Inspiron 640M, the screen's hinges also feel a little loose or something.

I really do want to learn how to do laptops more, noone does them in my area very much

 

[anonymous Mac Tech]

Laptop repairs, especially if you can do motherboard diagnostics, elevates you WAY above the other 90% of the techs who just brag about "speeding up your PC" or "cleaning out viruses".

That's true. Once you've done a hundred of them or so you'll be shelling them like clams. Invest in some nylon probe tools (spudgers) as they are going to be your best tool for laptop repairs. But you've got the right idea looking for pinched/strained cables and connections.

 

[bagellad]

Well I took it apart the front part and the frame around the screen, and behind the screen and checked for any loose connections and reseated the connections. Now I seem to be getting weird box like pictures instead of the normal stuff. Any ideas? I believe this is what the customer had before.. but moving the screen use to fix it now it does not.

Also the one main cord seems to be fairly pinched, are these universal or do they go by laptop?

 

[bagellad]

No, I am fairly fresh with laptops to be honest. I did buy a couple old ones and practice ripping them apart. I figured the cord would just be loose.

 

[anonymous Mac Tech]

Well I took it apart the front part and the frame around the screen, and behind the screen and checked for any loose connections and reseated the connections. Now I seem to be getting weird box like pictures instead of the normal stuff. Any ideas? I believe this is what the customer had before.. but moving the screen use to fix it now it does not.

Also the one main cord seems to be fairly pinched, are these universal or do they go by laptop?

I think you are referring to the LVDS cable and I'm pretty sure they are proprietary. But giving some some specs would probably give you better answers on that. Why don't you check the external video output just to be sure its a display issue?

Wow, Never heard of that before, I totally just googled that, I saw it and bought it immediately, looks helpful, thanks Mac Tech

Sure thing! Great thing is they are non conductive and great for any delicate issues with laptops. I always keeps an ample supply because they good for a lot of things really. You'll even find creative ways for using them with any repair.

 

[Davis Computer Services]

I think you are referring to the LVDS cable and I'm pretty sure they are proprietary. But giving some some specs would probably give you better answers on that. Why don't you check the external video output just to be sure its a display issue?

He said it is a Dell 640M earlier.

I would check out that pinched video cable. Order a new one online and replace it.

Sure thing! Great thing is they are non conductive and great for any delicate issues with laptops. I always keeps an ample supply because they good for a lot of things really. You'll even find creative ways for using them with any repair.

I am also going to be picking up a set of these. Thanks.

 

[anonymous Mac Tech]

He said it is a Dell 640M earlier.

Thanks for pointing that out.

I am also going to be picking up a set of these. Thanks.

Your welcome!

 

[computergeek1]

Laptop repairs, especially if you can do motherboard diagnostics, elevates you WAY above the other 90% of the techs who just brag about "speeding up your PC" or "cleaning out viruses".

I fully agree with you on this one.

 

[bagellad]

Well now it is gone to just a couple rectangles and flashes and a dark screen, nothing seems to come up on the display from an external monitor but i know it was working before, with the graphic error. Would I be correct in assuming its new screen time?

 

[computergeek1]

Well now it is gone to just a couple rectangles and flashes and a dark screen, nothing seems to come up on the display from an external monitor but i know it was working before, with the graphic error. Would I be correct in assuming its new screen time?

I think it's time for a new inventor

 

[computergeek1]

Well now it is gone to just a couple rectangles and flashes and a dark screen, nothing seems to come up on the display from an external monitor but i know it was working before, with the graphic error. Would I be correct in assuming its new screen time?

I think it's time for a new inventer