Screen darker when viewing straight on

[dranobob]

I recently replaced the CFLs in my Hanspree LCD. I've realized when looking straight at it, the image center is darker. When viewing from a steep angle (from the side) it looks brighter and even across the whole screen.

Anyone know if this could be caused by me putting one of the plastic layers (polarizing/alignment/etc) in backwards when reassembling it?

[Lumberjack777]

Re: Screen darker when viewing straight on

That's possible. And also if there were put back in, in the wrong order. You wouldn't be the first person to do that.

[Agent24]

Re: Screen darker when viewing straight on

I've replaced backlights on only two LCDs so far, and was very careful to keep everything in the same way, but I would guess if you did get one sheet backwards etc it could cause some problem like that.

I don't know how to tell which way around they are supposed to go though, I guess you'll just have to swap them around and see if it fixes the problem....

If you power up the backlights with the LCD glass removed and the effect is still visible that may help, just flip\swap the polariser sheets etc around until it looks normal... but you might have to have the LCD on top to check for sure... sounds like it would be a pain but doable.. just be careful and don't damage the LCD\TCON

[dranobob]

Re: Screen darker when viewing straight on

Good news everybody (in my best farnsworth voice): the polarizer film was in backwards. when I took it out and held it up to the light the middle was blurred and the edges clearish. flipping it over caused the whole film to appear clear..ish.

thanks for the replies, I just won't admit how long I put up with the poor image (months) before deciding to take it back apart.

[Lumberjack777]

Re: Screen darker when viewing straight on

Nice job! Thanks for the feedback