[ltp] Replacing LCD on T41p

[Micha Feigin]

On Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:49:29 -0500
"Jim Rockford" <jim.rockford1@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have recently begun to experience some strange blinking patterns and
> various red spots on my LCD, which I can only attribute to dying
> pixels and other problems with the LCD.  I bought a replacement LCD
> off Ebay and intend to replace it myself (otherwise, it's $800 through
> the Thinkpad service center; they won't allow this replacement under
> warranty).
> 
> Before I embark on this mission, I was wondering if the procedure is
> really as straightforward as it seems.  Are there any pitfalls I
> should be particularly wary of in replacing the LCD?  I'd appreciate
> hearing about any of your experiences with this.
>
Never tried replacing the lcd or opening a thinkpad yet, but from the sony I
had the two issues you are going to face is disassembling/reassembling the
axles and possibly handling the wiring  (the screen connection is simple,
usually you can just pull it out, but there is also the antenna, possibly
switches that may be soldered).

You should probably make sure that the resolution matches, integrated graphic
cards can't handle the higher resolution of the more expensive lcds

> Thanks,
> Jim