Comments on: Have any repair tips for a Dell C840 laptop screen?

By: Thomson@ Computers

Thomson@ Computers — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:57:06 +0000

That’s absolutely true , it’s not necessary that all used computers are junk i am into refurbished products and why not if they are in perfect working condition.

By: Tracy Esau

Tracy Esau — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:52:39 +0000

Well it certainly could be fun to fix your laptops if you see it that way

By: Dossy

Dossy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:58:48 +0000

Don: Alas, I’m ashamed to admit that I decided to not replace the CCFL in the display–too much effort involved–and just bought an entire replacement display assembly off eBay.

I do still have the old display in my parts closet, and some day I will buy a CCFL and do the replacement – but for now, I just needed to get my laptop working and went for the quick and easy fix.

By: Don Wells

Don Wells — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:09:02 +0000

And to answer why we would fix our old junk… Duh, because its fun.

By: Don Wells

Don Wells — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:07:35 +0000

I see that a few people posted what they are going to do to fix their laptops, but no updates to let us know what happened. I too have the same problem with my C840 (there is an image but no backlight).

By: Dossy

Dossy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:49:04 +0000

Don't bother posting comments here to try and promote a URL to some commercial site. I will simply remove the links. You are just wasting my time and yours.

By: thompson

thompson — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:25:33 +0000

refurbished computers is what i would want you to experience ….

By: david solomon

david solomon — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:38:11 +0000

Well I would agree with Tracy anways ……laptops are not cheap because of poor quality always….find a better vendor and he might tell you….I personally myself bought a Dell Lattitude D600 ….it’s affordability plus comfort, and I’m in love with it !

By: Tracy Esau

Tracy Esau — Sat, 24 May 2008 06:15:31 +0000

well i agree to you to an extent but the changing trend in the market is actually moving towards disposing off things once they are gone bad

By: Dossy

Dossy — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:23:29 +0000

Tracy: Until replacement laptops are as cheap as–or, at least within 30% of the cost of–repairs, people will continue to repair laptops.

Also, it’s a factor of quality: newer laptops are cheaper, but their quality reflects their lower price. My Dell C840 has a gorgeous 15″ standard aspect ratio (4:3) 1600×1200 screen. Modern laptops all have much lower resolution widescreen displays.