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820-2879 - No backlight on LCD... Where should I start to measure?
1. Computer starts up. I have fan spin and chime. But no image! The screen is black, no apple logo when using light on the screen.
2. I have 12,6v on F9800 (for PPBUS_S0_LCDBKLT.
3. R9715 shows...
Thanks. Im going to check exactly what u described and get back to you here shortly.. meantime.. Do you know if this Backlightdriver works for this motherboard? https://www.mouser.se/ProductDetail/Texas-Instruments/LP8550TLX-NOPB?qs=sGAEpiMZZMsE420DPIasPlogyTiw5Lxrbcr5vzVG7Qo%3d
- LVDS connector Pin 18/19 i get on both 000.2v (schematic says should be 3.3v) (in continuity mode I get: OL. on both pins 18/19. NO BEEP!
- pin 2 of L830: I get NO beep in continuity mode. and voltage I get the same 000.2v
- pin 1 of L830: also shows 000.2v and NO beep!
I checked. Still NO light on screen or image.
1. Could it be the bad Diode(D7701) since its measuring 0v..? Its should measure 0v right, since its a diode.. :) Im stupid sometimes..
2. Could it be the reflow not properly done?
I can feel we are several step closer though to get it working...
Thanks u for helping me out really.. im very greatful.. Love to fix my first board.. Im going to stay on this thread until we have solved this board.. Will be my first.. hope thats ok with you?
Ive checked pin 5, the ball is still there under when lookin in the microscope. but its hard to...