topic Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD in PCs & Accessories

Problem with the X-Black LCD

jammold — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:25:20 GMT

Hi guys, I know this is bad for a VAIO Master to be asking for help, but anyway....

The problem with my LCD I noticed is it displays a "dark grey smudge" over the bottom centre of the display when the LCD is on its lowest intensity (Level 1) and the computer is running on batteries...

As soon as I adjust the LCD intensity to Level 9 Maximum this disappears completely, and the fault does NOT show up when the computer is connected to the AC power supply...

Any idea whats wrong? Is it the coating on the screen?, Its an odd fault...

Its a repair job right? It can't go for repair till after the New Year and even then well into the new year when I don't need my PC as much...

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:30:39 GMT

James,

Wouldn't worry about asking questions, just because I don't doesn't mean others shouldn't!

If you have a question ask it, no shame will be put on anyone!

We're all friends here

Anyway the problem: I'm wondering if it's because of the heat of the battery (wild stab I know)

Otherwise it could just be something or nothing. I had like a grey area on the side of the GRX and it didn't affect it's use.

Maybe others can shed some light?

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

jammold — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:36:40 GMT

Wouldn't worry about asking questions, just because I don't doesn't mean others shouldn't!

True... Knew you would understand...:smileybeat_up:

The fault is probably an all-or-nothing event, because now I am back on AC-Power the screen is fine, bizarre?!?:smileylaugh: This is something I could maybe live with - I use the battery maybe once each week so its no big deal, but I would appreciate others thoughts on this.

Thanks again mate...:smileygrin:

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:45:07 GMT

Is the battery near the screen? I know it is with the C series.

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

jammold — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:50:35 GMT

Nope, the battery is actually by the right hand side of the touchpad mouse, in fact I wonder whether it is worth me taking a photo with my camera and PM you the picture, its under the VAIO logo...

The fan, CPU and speakers are under the LCD, maybe the CPU?!

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:54:40 GMT

Yeah send me a pic...

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

jammold — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:59:46 GMT

OK Will do, ping it across to Gmail... Give me about 5 mins....

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:01:50 GMT

No problem, got it open

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

jammold — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:30:30 GMT

Hehe great - you should have them now unless I totally messed up:smileylaugh:

You should have PHOTOS.ZIP in there somewhere...

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 18:39:17 GMT

No, I do have it James, and I'm going to post the pics unless you say different as I cannot see the issue as well as someone else can.

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

jammold — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 18:58:03 GMT

Go ahead and post them, I have no objections to you doing eactly that. I would myself if I had my own FTP/HTTP website space...

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 18:59:40 GMT

OK guys, here it is, so if anyone can help James out - much appriciated

The Battery

LCD

K115B Zoomed Out

K115B LCD

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

jammold — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 19:02:58 GMT

Thanks Kee-Lo.

LOL That webpage looks strangely familiar doesn't it?!:smileylaugh:

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 19:05:35 GMT

It does yes.
It looks very blue on your screen....

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

jammold — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 19:11:08 GMT

LOL Its because I set the camera up to use florescent lighting instead of tungsten lighting (in English: I set the camera up to use lighting suitable for strip tubes instead of setting the camera to use tungsten lighting with a normal bulb).

This is why everything looks a little blurred and "blue" looking:smileylaugh: It was done this way because of my project requiring bog-standard florescent bulbs - I forgot to change the setting!!!:smileylaugh:

EDIT

LOL Anyone understand that techno-babble?!:smileylaugh:

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 19:23:39 GMT

LOL Anyone understand that techno-babble?!:smileylaugh:

Nope

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

jammold — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 19:27:44 GMT

LOL And I thought you were a techie too:smileylaugh:

ROFL What will Faith think being the more non-techie type?!:smileylaugh:

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 19:32:24 GMT

Hehehe

I was winding you up, I do get what you mean, now Faith will know I'm a nerd :smileynerd:

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

jammold — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 19:57:09 GMT

now Faith will know I'm a nerd :smileynerd:

I thought she knew that already!:smileylaugh:

I was winding you up, I do get what you mean

LOL I know:smileylaugh: Maybe I'll write in German:smileylaugh:

Re: Problem with the X-Black LCD

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 20:04:00 GMT