Laptop screen update
Sep. 29th, 2010 02:21 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
carlfoxmartenSo, it seems as though my laptop screen is starting to die a little faster now.
Sometimes it's as simple as certain colours changing, other times the whole image starts acting as if the vertical hold is shot.
I have, however, traced the fault down to a particular cable.
It makes two 90° bends that are around the location of the hinge.
I've managed to find the part number on the cable, so I'm going to try contacting Toshiba to see if I can obtain a replacement.
(the date on the cable says 2005/10/08, so I know for sure it's at least five years old)
If that doesn't work, I can try repairing the cable myself, or try talking to a couple of computer repair places to see if they can help.
On the other hand, I'm not entirely sure how much longer I want to keep using this laptop like this.
Most of my concerns are over the large size and heavy weight, but sometimes that's the best form factor.
I'm kind of torn between Always Innovating's TouchBook or AlienWare's M11x.
Each have their good points, so I'd have to think pretty hard about the differences.
(though price would be a major tipping point)
Sometimes it's as simple as certain colours changing, other times the whole image starts acting as if the vertical hold is shot.
I have, however, traced the fault down to a particular cable.
It makes two 90° bends that are around the location of the hinge.
I've managed to find the part number on the cable, so I'm going to try contacting Toshiba to see if I can obtain a replacement.
(the date on the cable says 2005/10/08, so I know for sure it's at least five years old)
If that doesn't work, I can try repairing the cable myself, or try talking to a couple of computer repair places to see if they can help.
On the other hand, I'm not entirely sure how much longer I want to keep using this laptop like this.
Most of my concerns are over the large size and heavy weight, but sometimes that's the best form factor.
I'm kind of torn between Always Innovating's TouchBook or AlienWare's M11x.
Each have their good points, so I'd have to think pretty hard about the differences.
(though price would be a major tipping point)
