[ltp] Display defects on IBM ThinkPad T23

[Carlos Maldonado]

Martin Steigerwald wrote:
> 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)?

http://www.lcds4less.com/PDF/Laptop-LCD-Removal-Instructions.pdf

on google try "t23 screen replace"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42188&item=6781166830&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

on ebay try "t23 screen"


as far as shipping to your location, I don't have any idea, try to get a 
seller from UK which could make it less expensive


Carlos

> 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,