Latitude CPiA screen

Question

I have a Latitude CPiA with a 13.3 TFT LCD screen. The CCFL bulb is burned out. It is 2mm by 200mm. Any advice where or how I can get a replacement for it? Dell wants me to buy the whole screen to the tune of $999.00

I would hate to lose the computer just because of the bulb.

williem · Answer

this site by Stonent shows how to replace a bulb (I think he was working on a Latitude XPI) http://home.comcast.net/~stonent/screenfix.htm

williem · Answer

BTW, are you sure it is the backlight bulb, perhaps it is the inverter that energizes the bulb.  Inverters are cheap and easy to replace, check it before ordering a bulb.

MRBTDmont · Answer

Thanks for the info.  I did try the inverter and it is working.  The bulb is confirmed out but the trouble is it's size.  It can be  no longer than 200mm as it goes up the side rail of the display.  The closest I was able to find anywhere is 188mm which, so I am told will create a dim spot at thr top or bottom of the display.  Does anyone have any experience how bad the display will look with this type of bulb, or where I can find one of the correct size?

davidforeman · Answer

I purchased a cracked screen from ebay for .99 cents and took the bulb out and put it in mine and it works fine.  Look for them they are lots of cracked screens out there.

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