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Hi

I have an Omnibook vt6200. The other day I was using it and the screen suddenly went black. At first I thought it was just the power, but then I realised that the power was still on and the screen was still on but EXTREMELY feint. It is so feint that I cannot work like this. I have tried connecting the laptop to an external screen and it WORKS perfectly!!

What can I do to fix the vt6200?? Can I open up the LCD screen to check if something is loose? How do I do that??

Thanks.

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Short summary and practical next steps:

Given ’s description — a very faint but still-visible image while an external monitor works — the problem is almost always in the display chain inside the lid (backlight or inverter) rather than the video card. is right that random poking rarely produces a lasting fix, but there are a few simple checks you can do to confirm the cause before deciding on parts or a repair shop.

Quick diagnostic checklist (do these with the laptop powered off except where noted):

  • With the machine powered on and the lid up, shine a bright torch/flashlight very close to the panel. If you can clearly see the desktop or login screen, the LCD is receiving signal but the backlight is dead (inverter or CCFL/LED backlight).
  • Try the brightness Fn keys and reset power (remove battery, disconnect AC, hold power 15–20s, reattach). This rules out software/power-save quirks.
  • If you’re comfortable opening the bezel: remove power and battery, pry off the plastic bezel (small screws often under rubber pads), and inspect the inverter cable and LVDS cable at the hinge for loose or damaged connectors.

Repair options and what to look for:

  • Inverter board replacement is the cheapest fix if the vt6200 uses a CCFL backlight and only the inverter failed. Replacing the entire LCD assembly is more common and safer if the CCFL tube itself is worn or the glass is damaged. Re-lamping CCFL tubes is possible but requires special tools and is rarely cost-effective.
  • Look for the sticker/part number on the back of the LCD panel when you remove it — that number is what you need to match a replacement.

Cautions and cost advice:

  • Inverters carry high voltage; if you’re not experienced with electronics, stop and use a pro. Given the age of an Omnibook vt6200, compare part cost + labor vs replacing the laptop or buying a used donor. To : replacing the inverter or the whole panel is the usual route; whether it’s worth it depends on the repair quote versus the laptop’s remaining value.

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Member Avatar for Suspishio

When a TFT screen goes on a laptop, there's only an outside chance that shuffling around under the hood will restore the image.

We can all comment on the likely cause but I've yet to see anyone come back with a self-fix for this sort of thing.

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Do you have a solution for this mate?

I ahve the same problem with my omnibook and i ma not sure whatot so short of getting osmeone to have a look at it and maybe replace the screen / backlight on the laptop screen.

Again not sure if it a cost effective solution.

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