[ltp] Display defects on IBM ThinkPad T23

[Martin Steigerwald]

Hello,

it started last automn with a small black defect at the bottom of the 
display. It was not of that typical pixel defect type. Its borders are 
blurred. 

I had the notebook in two repair services. One I wouldn't recommend to 
anyone cause to my perception there are ripping people off. At least they 
chared my 100 EUR for diagnosis where I talked about that I want a phone 
call when repair costs exceed 100 EUR. And the repair should cost 700 EUR 
when I do it now. When I do it later more parts of the notebook will be 
broken and it would cost 1000 EUR then. Well I got the notebook for 300 
EUR (used)!!

But the other one was quite good (http://www.notebook-klinik.de). Andreas 
Richer didn't charge anything for diagnosis. His result was that the 
display needs to be replaced cause the connectors to the transistors of 
the display are marode. He said that would cost about 400 EUR. Although 
thats 300 EUR less then the other repair service its still quite much for 
me. The defects will get more and more he said. 

After I got my notebook back I had two more defects (I think they happend 
during transport). Right now its stable and no new defects appeared since 
then.

Now, Andreas said I could easily replace the display myself when I find 
exact the same type. Did you replace a TFT display on a IBM ThinkPad, 
preferably a T23? What were your experiences? Do you have any hints for 
getting a display of the exact same type? Do I have to open my notebook 
or is there a list somewhere (well I might search one myself in the deep 
labyrinth of the IBM webpage universe)?

I appreciate any hints as I love my ThinkPad and would like to repair it. 
But right now its difficult for me to afford 400 EUR or more. And it 
possible doesn't make much sense to spend that much money as the 
notebook's value isn't that much anymore. (Well its quite good equipped 
and even has a Teac DVD burner with hand adapted front side;-).

Regards,
-- 
Martin 'Helios' Steigerwald - http://www.Lichtvoll.de