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DCA · Guest

Hi all
I have an Evo N800V and it is very sick.

Every alternate vertical line is dead and it has a blue tint to what's left
and it is unusable at full native resolution
The LCD is a 15" 1400x1050 part number 286871-001

Having done a lot of research and substituting of parts, I have diagnosed it
is the LCD signal cable (not the inverter one)
The ribbon must have a break in it somewhere.

Anyway, does anyone have a source for these. Compaq (HP) state it only ships
as part of the LCD (which makes it uneconomical to fix)

I think I can get hold of a multi-LCD ribbon pack but having given HP the
part number, they say they can get it but cannot tell me what it is suitable
for, or what models it is compatible with - it's just an anonymous part
number it seems!

Any advice gratefully accepted!

David

Noel · Guest

DCA Wrote:

metronid · Guest

It is the ribbon
There is no break in the ribbon
The pressure connection is bad

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Noel · Guest

Thank you for your answer.

-how do I fix that, is it a simple matter of securing something? And
how do I do that.

as you may guess, I'm not a computer technician, but I have
disassembled the laptop to verify the exact nature of the problem.

Sp di I repalce something (less than the whole machine) or can I fix
the connection you are talking about?

Again, thanks for your help.

metronid Wrote:

metronid · Guest

The ribbon cable does this from opening and closing the
case.
It should not do this but it does
You need to inspect the connection at reach side
first and check the connection
If they are a flat stick connection
Try running your finger with firm pressure

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Noel · Guest

Right, I got that far. but, when I realease the pressure the screeen
goes back to "not-so-good".

Is there some way of getting a permanent fix, other than mentioned
before?

--
Noel

metronid · Guest

Ok you know it is bad
You are talking about the flat end
I checked ou similar products and they are expensive for just the cable
Do not know at this point
Sometimes the pressure will fix it and sometimes not

And it may not be the cable it could be where the cable attaches
Most likely the ribbon cable but you never know

There may be a fix
I will ask my brother who is more experineced than me

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Noel · Guest

Thank you again.

The problem of caourse originates in the fact that Compaq / hp, only
distributes a new LCD including cables, and thus it is not possible to
get just the cable replaced. Sucks.

looking forward to know if your brother has anyting to add...

regards,

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Noel

metronid · Guest

The Lcd screen and the cable come as one unit
That is the way that compaq purchases the item
Most screens of this type are manufactured this way

Compaq does not manufacture that unit
Neither do most companies Dell Gateway Etc
They buy them as such from a 10 cent per hour work force

If you had a proble with just the LCD there is
and they made just the LCD
What makes you think you can tack that connector back on
This type of connector is not made to go off on on and back again after a
few tries

You would be compalianing that sold you a LCD and not the ribbon with it

You would most likely be correct

This is the way it is done with the overseas production

Nothing is made here
They even cut cost on the 10 cent work force
It would be nice if they had decent connectors on each side

America likes to buy things cheap

We have no manufacturing base here
GM FORD and Chrysler are hurting

Everyone must have 3 cars in the driveway
Both husband and wife must work to make ends meet
We need the cell the cable the Sirius etc

Being the liberals that many Americans are
We must blame someone else
It can not be our fault
It must be someone else
This is the typical American attitude

I also fall in this group

We allow the killing of the unborn
Screem that it is cruel to give lethal injection to
a murderer
Like punishment was meant to be a nice thing

We do not understand why 911 could happen again
and meanwhile allow anyone to come over and through our borders

Look on Ebay I am sure you will find your part

Good luck

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metronid · Guest

By the way
My brother uses a hair dryer to heat the tacky end first
if her has removed it
If it is still intact he uses a blade a low power soldering gun (gently)
The blade is used to absorb heat to make the tacky glue
a little more piable and to apply pressure

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dexop · Member Joined: 10 Feb 2006 Posts: 1

I have the same problem on my evo n800v... cry baby

but the pressure tip didn't work for me.
is the problem on the connector side (in notebook) , or on the other side of the flat cable (behind the display)?

thanks!

johnsondata · Member Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 2 Location: Australia

Good News

I had the same problem and did some research. Here's what I came up with.

Firstly the screen type for the Eve N800v XSGA is part number 286871-001. A google search found this on ebay in the UK.

I rang HP (Australia) to be told the same thing, that cables are not available separately and a new screen would be $1600

More searching revealed a part number 390436-001 for cables only.
I rang HP spares again and quoted the part number. Yes of course they can supply it. About 10 days delivery from Singapore. $95.00 Au ex
I asked them what description they had and would it fit an EVO.

Searching for this part number shows several suppliers in the US.

The only information they could give was the description "SPS-CABLE KIT, LCD"

It was delivered yesterday. It includes three cables for several different models of EVO. I beleive the one I will use is M15BR1.5 I will be installing it over the weekend.

There is a service guide on HP site which tells you how to disassemble up to removing the screen. Your on your own in pulling the screen apart to put the cable in. Just be patient and careful. Lots of little plastic clips. I use a jewellers screw driver and sharp knife (to get under the plastic clips)

Good Luck

alanbold · Member Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Scotland

Looks like i have the same problem, does anyone have a pdf of the service manual or point me to a link that will help me open up my evo N800 laptop.
Thanks

spalm · Member Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

I also have the same problem with both the N800v and N800c.
Currently have about 5 to repair. Can you tell me where to purchase the PN 390436-001 cable kit for AU$95 as I can only find it for over $150