So my laptop (same one I've been trying to get a mouse to work on) had a blank screen, at all times. I can vaguely see the desktop or whatever is shown by using a flashlight, but I'm confused whether this requires a new backlight, or simply a new inverter.
I've already found the thread concerning opening up around the screen to view the FRU and PIN numbers for my current inverter (FRU: 27K9951 EC, PIN: 27K9952, on an IBM ThinkPad R51), but I'm unsure where to go form here. After a few Goole searches I've found a few decent prices (best being around $50) for an inverter, but I want to be sure I'm buying the right part to fix my problem. Just some confirmation or helpful tips would be helpful from the community, thanks a bunch.
P.S. I have already found the thread with the pictures of removing the frame, and from it I've understood that it is the inverter I need to replace, but better safe than sorry, I suppose - don't want to buy a $50+ part I don't need.
I've already found the thread concerning opening up around the screen to view the FRU and PIN numbers for my current inverter (FRU: 27K9951 EC, PIN: 27K9952, on an IBM ThinkPad R51), but I'm unsure where to go form here. After a few Goole searches I've found a few decent prices (best being around $50) for an inverter, but I want to be sure I'm buying the right part to fix my problem. Just some confirmation or helpful tips would be helpful from the community, thanks a bunch.
P.S. I have already found the thread with the pictures of removing the frame, and from it I've understood that it is the inverter I need to replace, but better safe than sorry, I suppose - don't want to buy a $50+ part I don't need.