From: Bruce Markowitz (scosgt_at_worldnet.att.net)
Date: Fri Nov 01 2002 - 17:14:32 EST
IT'S THE CABLE
send it in
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Mock" <jeff_at_mock.com>
To: "Christopher Wenisch" <christopher_at_wenisch.org>; <thinkpad_at_stderr.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] T21 - LCD flicker and repair
> Hey, I'm interested in your experience fixing this problem. I have
> a T23 with the same problem. For me it only happens maybe a couple
> of times a day, and I can make the flickering go away by moving
> the display slightly. If I just leave the thinkpad on my desk I
> never have a problem.
>
> I would like to take it apart and re-seat the cable before sending
> it back to IBM for warranty repair, but I'm a little hesitant as well.
> The manual seems quite good, a little daunting at first, but it
> doesn't look like you need any crazy special tools to open it up.
>
> jeff
>
>
> At 01:17 PM 10/30/2002 -0800, Christopher Wenisch wrote:
> >Hi all:
> >
> >I'm new to the list and wanted to say hello!! Your forum is great! I've
> >used several thinkpads in the past and I am pretty knowledgeable about
the
> >systems. I currently have a T21 (PIII, W2000, 20GB, 256MB, DVD, etc.).
> >
> >My problem:
> >My screen is beginning to flicker and I would like to fix it before it
> >totally konks out (I've seen it happen to people in the past). I've
> >downloaded the exploded diagrams of the system from the IBM site, but I
am
> >skeptical about taking the housing apart without knowing a little more
> >about the problem.
> >
> >The screen flickers randomly when open due to (I think) a poor or worn
out
> >connection where it connects to the base (the swivel point). If I adjust
> >the angle I can temporarily avoid the issue.
> >
> >Has anyone ever seen this or fixed it before? Can you suggest some things
> >to do?Does anyone know how much the parts might cost and where I can
order
> >them?
> >
> >Thanks for any help!!
> >
> >Chris
> >
>
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