> Michael Geary wrote:
> > My A21p has developed a problem with its backlight...
> > after 10-15 seconds or so, the backlight goes off...
http://illuminati.stderr.org/pipermail/thinkpad/2004-August/012903.html
> From: STeve Andre'
> I suspect that your backlight is OK, but the power supply for
> it (DC to DC convertor?) is damaged. It starts producing the
> right voltage, then ramps down again. I'd watch the voltage
> and see if it doesn't start out around 180V or so, then drop
> way down. A thought, anyway.
> From: Bruce Markowitz
> It's the inverter. Try to grab one on Ebay or from ACS parts
STeve and Bruce, many thanks! (belatedly...)
I ordered a new inverter and a spare while I was at it. Glad it's just a $9
part! :-)
-Mike
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