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  • DoaM
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    Welcome back :)
  • J_B
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    edited 2 November 2018 at 5:17PM
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    EveryWhere wrote: »
    I meant the black screen.
    Not sure - will let battery run down and see
    EveryWhere wrote: »
    Post #73 is a possibility. There is no way for me to be sure.
    I was looking this morning and found the same post again ...


    I found this
    How to replace the laptop screen on a Asus X555L

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm_sLtqkOus


    but is the 'inverter' mentioned in #73 part of the screen


    EveryWhere wrote: »
    Personally, since this is such a prevalent issue, if it were my device, I would be reaching out to ASUS for more information.
    Isn't that the sort of thing they say in america? ;)
  • J_B
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    EveryWhere wrote: »
    I meant the black screen.
    J_B wrote: »
    Not sure - will let battery run down and see


    Test complete
    Battery down to 60%
    Screen on complete blackout
    Plugged HDMI into the TV and it was perfect ....


    Do I buy a new screen or a new 'inverter' (?)


    ??
  • EveryWhere
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    J_B wrote: »
    Test complete
    Battery down to 60%
    Screen on complete blackout
    Plugged HDMI into the TV and it was perfect ....


    Do I buy a new screen or a new 'inverter' (?)


    ??

    Apparently the Inverter is part of the screen. So a new screen. More than one person has stated that this fixed the issue.
    But since it's an inherent fault, I would be pressing ASUS to supply it.
  • J_B
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    EveryWhere wrote: »
    Apparently the Inverter is part of the screen. So a new screen. More than one person has stated that this fixed the issue.
    But since it's an inherent fault, I would be pressing ASUS to supply it.


    Many thanks.
    I have "reached out" :eek: to Asus asking them to supply a replacement, but I'm sure I know what they will say!!!
    (Laptop bought new in April 2016 off an eBay seller)


    A quick google said they were about 30/40 quid, so maybe I will have to bite the bullet??


    Will see what Asus say
  • EveryWhere
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    J_B wrote: »
    Many thanks.
    I have "reached out" :eek: to Asus asking them to supply a replacement, but I'm sure I know what they will say!!!
    (Laptop bought new in April 2016 off an eBay seller)


    A quick google said they were about 30/40 quid, so maybe I will have to bite the bullet??


    Will see what Asus say


    Oh...eBay. :) Hopefully you have written an eloquent letter stating that is is obviously an inherent fault and not fit for purpose, as illustrated by the prevalence of reports online.

    Seemingly, if you want to use the laptop on battery power.
  • that
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    just shooting the breeze here.

    That flicker, if you move the laptop or close the lid a little does it flicker more, less or about the same - mechanical fault of connector or wiring?

    if the screen goes black, looking close at the screen, can you see an image there of the page, a torch may help - backlight

    non of the above, electronics or power to the screen
  • J_B
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    EveryWhere wrote: »
    Oh...eBay. :)


    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATTE-15-6-ASUS-X555L-REPLACEMENT-LED-LAPTOP-SCREEN-FULL-HD-DISPLAY/292029244307


    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Asus-X555L-15-6-Laptop-Screen-Replacement/263150552816

    EveryWhere wrote: »
    Hopefully you have written an eloquent letter stating that is is obviously an inherent fault and not fit for purpose, as illustrated by the prevalence of reports online.

    What does eloquent mean? ;)
  • J_B
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    that wrote: »
    just shooting the breeze here.

    That flicker, if you move the laptop or close the lid a little does it flicker more, less or about the same - mechanical fault of connector or wiring?

    if the screen goes black, looking close at the screen, can you see an image there of the page, a torch may help - backlight

    non of the above, electronics or power to the screen


    Will check ... :)
  • J_B
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    that wrote: »
    just shooting the breeze here.

    That flicker, if you move the laptop or close the lid a little does it flicker more, less or about the same - mechanical fault of connector or wiring?

    if the screen goes black, looking close at the screen, can you see an image there of the page, a torch may help - backlight

    non of the above, electronics or power to the screen
    J_B wrote: »
    Will check ... :)


    Tests complete -

    Lid moving makes no difference
    Black screen shows nothing at all even with a torch, but is fine with HDMI cable to TV
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