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>Same problem here. Looks like my backlight is out. >However, I've read it may not be the backlight itself >but some type of power inverter supplying the >backlight. Regardless, could I get some disassembly >instructions from someone for my solo 9550? >Thanks! >Chad > >>I just started to have the same problem. It is very >>odd, I can see the graphics on the screen, but it is >>very dark, as if a light bulb went out. I checked the >>voltage and it looked fine, and the laptop works fine >>when I plug in an external monitor. Any suggestions? >> >>>I would first do several checks before going into the >>>laptop. Check the voltage output for the power >supply. >>> It should be 19v DC. When the power connector came >>>loose there could be damage to the motherboard >>>connector. Next connect the laptop to an external >>>monitor. Make sure the laptop did not go into >>>hibernation. If these checks fail, send me an email >>>for disassembly instructions. >>> >>> >>> >>>>Hi There. I have a solo 9550 which is working great >>>>besides the battery having died and would not charge >>>>common problem. So I didnt bother figured I will >get >>>>one soon. I am in London now studying. While using >>>>the laptop a the power cable came undone and the >>>>screen went out. I figued the system shut down. I >>>>did quickly reconnect it. Hours later I realized >the >>>>system was still ON. From then on I can see the >>>>Window boot screen. Also the MSN messenger screen >is >>>>visible. What I mean is anything that is light is >>>>visible so I think the screen in fine but there is >no >>>>back light. It could be LCD Inverter or cable. I >>>>wanted to know if anyone had any ideas about that >and >>>>also if anyone knows of a site or help guide as to >>how >>>>I can safely open my laptop. I have opened lots of >>>>laptop before but just not the screens. Please >>help. >>>>Thanks

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