Sony VAIO VGN-Z56GG screen problem

[olryst]

Hi, my Sony VAIO VGN-Z56GG has aproblem with the screen.

For some reason it is very dark, I can just make out stuff on the screen but not enougth to use it.

If I plug it into a monitor it works fine.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Message was edited by: olryst

[rich912 · Accepted solution]

Hi olryst,

This usually indicates a backlight failure, lose connector cable, or more usually an inverter problem.

Rich

[olryst]

Can the backlight or inverter be replaced on there own or do I need to get a new screen?

[rich912]

Both can be replaced individually without the need for a new screen.

Rich

[olryst]

The inverter is the rectangular circut board under screen?

Where is the backlight located?

[rich912]

Yes, the inverter is usually rectangular with connectors at both ends and normally located at the bottom of the screen.

The blacklight(s) are behind the LCD screen.

Rich