LCD Screen Blank

[Nemra]

:eek:
I have a Packard Bell M7 - 306EDR and apparently the LCD screen has gone blank. However when I take a closer look I can still see the images, only with no backlighting. I conected an external monitor to see if that works and that's fine. So it's a toss up between the inverter & or the backlight.
Does anyone have any idea as to how I can check which hardware is the faulty one?

[Nemra]

Anyone there?

[azzey]

Check to make sure that the lid switch isn't stuck (there's usually a little button right near the hinges--like a small rubber piece). Have you tried powering off, removing the AC and removing the battery? Also, are you under warranty or not?

[Nemra]

Yea thank's, ;)

Tried all your suggestions, screen is still blank :confused: .

Also extended warrenty ran out 3 months ago (bummer!) :mad: .

[Nemra]

Any other suggestions?

[Nemra]

Surely there must be a PC geek or geekess out there some where WHO CAN HELP!

THERE MUST BE!

[mjc]

You've basically got it narrowed down...backlight or inverter and the thing is out of warranty...not much to do with it except pay a lot of money to have some one replace it or look on ebay for a replacement backlight. There isn't an 'easy' fix..except to plug in a monitor.

[Nemra]

:D Hey thanks all for your time!

Even though I may have to go spend a bit of money now for repairs, at least my conscience is happy that I've tried by asking you professionals out there.
Well done! :D