dell inspiron 8000 laptop (2001) i have a continous vertical streak on the screen can i fix it (never dropped)
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if the streak is just like one pixel wide, then no, there's sadly nothing you can do about it... sometimes that happens\n\nif it's under warranty, call dell about replacing your screen for you
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the problem may be the ribbon cable going from the computer to the screen. check if it is broken. You may still use the laptop with an external monitor.
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it sounds like a row of dead pixels. \nthese are very hard to fix and usally mean getting a new screen, since it would proberly cost less to get a new screen.
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Contact DELL and ask for a replacement!!! This seems like a safety-hazard issue and I am sure these issues should be dealt with a replacement only.
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It is possible that your problem might be coming from your video card.  Try testing the monitor on another computer to see if it recreates the same problem.  If that is the case you might need to get another video card.  If not, I personally would pitch the monitor and get another one.  Unless you know a lot about electronics messing around with it is ill advised.  There are large capacitors inside monitors that can seriously injure you.\n\nHope this helps and GL :-)
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To much work in taking apart the lcd just to get to the sheets. best way to go just on ebay and search the excat part number for a replacement LCD or look for a dead laptop with a dead screen. if you can tell me the excat part numbers needed i might have a lcd avaible. email me at kirbykirbykirby3@hotmail.com
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This is a permanent damage that has happened to you LCD screen. \n\nThe problem might be dead or lit pixels:\nOccasionally the individual transistors responsible for carrying current to a pixel either short out or remain open resulting in what is called a dead pixel. \n\nA "lit" pixel is one that appears as one of several randomly placed white, red, blue or green pixel elements on a dark background, or you may have a "missing" pixel which shows up as a black dot on a light colored background.\n\nThis can only be replaced by the manufacturer as usually this kind of problem is not repairable in India.\n\nIf your laptop is under waranty period your lucky!
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<>There are issues with some laptop batteries overheating and causing fires.  I suggest you call Dell support and tell them about this ASAP.
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green lines are dead pixels the only way to fix problem is if you have a warranty send it to the manufacturer to replace lcd screen or...new laptop...sorry it cant be fixed any other way..its dead
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I think you did not get your laptop from Dell, maybe you got it from someone else. if that is the case, and you have tried all you can to get it fixed without success then my best advise to you is to change your drive all the best.
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Take a look at the dell support page...  They have adressed the problem and provided a fix.
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If you have a Dell Inspiron 6000, call Dell, because it's probably still under warranty.  Even if it's not, call them anyway, because there are certain things that are still covered, and this could be a manufacturing defect.  Dell has been super at helping me with my Inspiron 6000!!!  Go to My Programs, and go to the Dell folder.  It has the phone number there to call them...and INSIST on a tier two person, because the idiots from India can't help you.  If you keep getting a person from India, call back.  You'll probably get someone in Canada, who will be able to help you AND can speak proper English!!!
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my laptop manufacturer recomends window cleaner and a lint free cloth.  that's what I use and it works without harm to the screen.
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You can get anti static cleaning wipes from places like radio shack, walmat, walgreens and many more places. The dirty marks left behind is just dirt that you didn't get the first time. You can use NON Ammonia windex, just make sure it is NON ammoniated. Ammonia is bad for the plastic. Always spay it on the clean towel, never the monitor, or LCD. If you feel uncomfortable with NON ammonia windex then go for either a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water or the anti static wipes. Below is a cut and paste from a Tech Republic download on repairing and maintaining Laptops.\n\nStandard Cleaners\nFor the most basic function—cleaning exterior LCD screens, keyboards, and cases—various chemicals\nare available. I normally recommend one of the following:\n■ 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water\n■ Nonammoniated glass cleaner\n■ Pure water (hot water works best)\nOther solutions such as antistatic LCD cleaning cloths and Kimwipes are also acceptable alternatives.\nCaution\nIsopropyl alcohol is a flammable liquid. Do not use alcohol cleaner near an exposed flame or when the system is on.\nThe solutions should generally be in liquid form, not a spray. Sprays can be wasteful, and you should\nnever spray the solution directly on the system anyway. Instead, lightly moisten a soft lint-free cloth,\nwhich is then used to wipe down the parts to be cleaned.\n\nCleaning the LCD and Case\nTo clean the exterior of your laptop system, use the following procedure:\nLightly moisten a soft lint-free cloth with either a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, nonammoniated\nglass cleaner, or pure water (hot water works best). Never spray liquid cleaner directly on\nthe system, especially the display or keyboard.\nGently wipe the LCD panel with the moistened cloth and then follow with a dry cloth. Be sure the\ncloth is not wet enough to drip and that the LCD is completely dry when you’re finished. Antistatic\nChapter 3\n88 Chapter 3 System Maintenance and Assembly\nLCD-cleaning cloths and Kimwipes are also acceptable alternatives. Do not use standard paper towels,\nwhich can scratch the LCD, or window cleaners with ammonia, which can damage or stain the LCD.\nNote\nKimwipes are disposable 8.5- by 4.5-inch wipes, basically heavy-duty lint-free paper towels. They are a trademarked\nbrand of Kimberly-Clark Corp., along with Kleenex, and are very popular in industrial, laboratory, and photographic use.\n\nI use the a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, I use distilled water in the mixture (no minerals in the water means no mineral deposits on the screen).\n\nI hope this helps, Good Luck.
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Everyone else here is right, the hard drive should be fine.  However, the screen is a loss, it is not worth replacing as a laptop display will run you $700 to $900 and for that, you can just buy a new laptop.  Also, someone suggested getting the extended warranty, the problem is extended warranties don't cover screen damage, no matter how it was caused, I know, Best Buy wouldn't fix mine and I ended up buying a new laptop.\n\nYes, you can transfer it to another computer, there are a number of utilities to do this but since it is a laptop drive you will need a USB 2.0 enclosure for it like this one, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817106093, this will allow you to connect the drive to any computer and take any information you need off of it.
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did you check it worked whilst in the shop and get them to sign the reciept to say that it worked.\nif no then you have no comeback.\nget you´re laptop back and start looking on e-bay for the same laptop for spares or repair(like broken screen but not motherboard faults)\nyou will be able to repair it you´re self by taking the base apart and putting it back together in reverse(a monkey can do this belive me just don´t have it pluged in or the battery inserted.\nhave fun and learn something interesting.
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There are several places you can ship your laptop to and have them repair the screen. But it usually is not inexpensive. Depending on the age of the laptop it might be time to buy a new one and sell the other for parts on eBay.