CompaqR3000LaptopScreen'sRealDark-Help!

[wrightrsbloc]

I turned on my Compaq R3240 Laptop and the screen is crazy-dark. I have to press my face up against the screen and squint to see what the icons are. Is there a fix for this???

Thanks!

WB

 

[kiwiguy]

Could be a failed backlight or backlight power inverter.

That PC should still be under Warranty? It could be an expensive fix.

 

[wrightrsbloc]

Thanks Kiwi, Yes I spoke with Compaq Tech Support about 6 months ago for a different problem and the tech tried to get me to buy a warranty for the screen and I declined. Is their a way to use the screen to a usuable degree without spending the bucks to get it fixed?

Thanks again

WB

 

[kiwiguy]

If the backlight has gone, then no.

Like saying "my light bulb in the room has blown, how can I get some light out of it?"