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>I'm trying to keep a Solo 5350 working for another >year until we can afford to buy another laptop. The >screen just went out. I tested it with the docking >station, connected to an external monitor, to rule out >video problems -- works fine there. The screen does >backlight but it's all kind of white and blue and >streaky. Occasionally it clears up, then reverts >back. I figured out how to remove the lid and I've >had excellent luck with eBay so I tried getting a >complete lid (including ribbon cable) there. Wouldn't >you know I'd have one of my rare bad experiences. The >seller had great feedback (99.9%) and advertised it as >"like new, clean and blemish free" and guaranteed it >not to be DOA -- I was surprised to receive a filthy >lid with a scratched up LCD. I attempted to clean but >I think it was nicotine and would not all come off so >I returned it for refund. Now I can't find another >complete cover so I may have to open up the bezel. >How could I test to be sure it's not the ribbon cable >(and where can I buy a ribbon cable, if it is)? And, >is there any website where I might find detailed >instructions for replacing the LCD? Or, would someone >here be willing to post detailed instructions? Thanks >for any help/advice...

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