[ltp] Screen problems with my A21P

Constant Brouerius van Nidek linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:48:56 +0700


On Saturday November 28 2009 15:02:54 Ted Frater wrote:
> Constant Brouerius van Nidek wrote:
> > Trying to find out why my screen turns blank after one to two
> > minutes after booting.
> 
> I use and have 2 A21P's, great machines so well made.
> 
> Theres a known fault on some that develops over time. its the memory
> connectors that need reflowing.
> this leaves everything running , but it  doesnt work!.
> It can be done in situ ,ie no need to dismantle it , by a skilled
>  techie by accessing the connectors via the memory cover.He runs the
>  tip of the weller along the connectors . Thats enough to reflow the
>  solder.. with a 10x lupe you can sometimes see the hair line cracks
>  in the solder connections.
> Keep usposted.
>  Ted
>  In Dorset
>  UK.
> 
Thanks Ted,
Will see my techie after I have looked with a lupe if I can detect hair 
line cracks ;)
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