Any neat tips or tricks for finding cracked LCD's when the backlights wont turn on.

[sattech200]

Any neat tips or tricks for finding cracked LCD's when the backlights wont turn on/wont power up/power isnt available.

Ive been trying to visually inspect the screens closely under good lighting, at different angels, using a flashlight, but still seem to miss some that are cracked.

Just wondering if anyone has any neat tricks or tips to detect cracked or damaged LCD's when the units wont power up or lets say when power isnt available.

[ozzy214]

Re: Any neat tips or tricks for finding cracked LCD's when the backlights wont turn o

If its lcd, you can buy a inverter and power it up.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Lamp-Backl...YAAOSwX~dWqcM8

There is many more to choose from. Or if the powerboard is working just jump pson to 5v ref and bl on to 5v with mainboard disconnected. That should kick them on!

[mrblobby]

Re: Any neat tips or tricks for finding cracked LCD's when the backlights wont turn o

Viewing through a polarizing filter and bright light may help..

[ReeceyBurger123]

Re: Any neat tips or tricks for finding cracked LCD's when the backlights wont turn o

Use a powerful torch or hold the Tv in an area with bright oight and you will be able to see any fractures in the glass.

[ozzy214]

Re: Any neat tips or tricks for finding cracked LCD's when the backlights wont turn o

Use a powerful torch or hold the Tv in an area with bright oight and you will be able to see any fractures in the glass.

Lol you brits are funny calling a flashlight a torch. I can just picture op like a caveman holding a stick wrapped in oil on fire looking at the tv...lololol.

Sorry had to. I was like wtf till I realized you guys dont call them a flashlight!

[ozzy214]

Re: Any neat tips or tricks for finding cracked LCD's when the backlights wont turn o

Yes a high power led flashlight will usually show all cracks.

[ReeceyBurger123]

Re: Any neat tips or tricks for finding cracked LCD's when the backlights wont turn o

Lol you brits are funny calling a flashlight a torch. I can just picture op like a caveman holding a stick wrapped in oil on fire looking at the tv...lololol.

Sorry had to. I was like wtf till I realized you guys dont call them a flashlight!

Lol we do it our way over here

[comptek]

Re: Any neat tips or tricks for finding cracked LCD's when the backlights wont turn o

bright sunlight and funny looking lines try rubbing them as people dont seem to cean tvs screens anymore