[recasper]

I have checked this on a couple boards, but haven't ran into a response as of yet. Thought I would give it a go here on techguy.org.

My current computer system (Dell XPS Laptop) has recently run into a bit of a monitor issue.
When I first turn on the system, the monitor is relatively ok. But within a few minutes the monitor will begin to fade (darken) more and more as time passes. The fading starts at the left side of the screen, leaving the right side primarily bright.

During the initial startup, I also notice a subtle flicker occurring. But that tends to subside slightly over time. Not completely but the darkness of the monitor increases more and more. It never goes completely black and I can still "See" everything but the left side becomes increasingly difficult to view, compared to the right.

Could this be in relation to the inverter, or is it possibly a full monitor issue? I would like to change out the inverter, if in fact this is the projected issue. But I would hate to purchase and spend the time reinstalling that piece of equipment if in fact a full monitor issue.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

[recasper]

Anyone have any ideas?