My Little 600M Dell

[sparks]

  I really liked this little machine......the first and only I've ever owned........I've learned a lot with it.
About two weeks ago it showed signs of a red shift in the start up screen, then it got even more bizarre.
Several flashbulb type flashes.......and now the screen is toast.

I upgraded the RAM a few months ago.....worked wonders.


I'm using a 17 inch monitor plugged into the 600m just to see what I'm typing,,,,,the innards of the 600m seem to be OK

I know I'll have to get a new laptop some day...however, I think I'll get this old girl a new screen ...just to tinker with her.....I don't think she'll complain.......


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[glenn kangiser]

Interesting, Sparks.

The HPs have an inverter chip that converts the AC to DC for the screen.  I had one going out - got the chip but decided to upgrade the computer before I installed it.


I just upgrade every couple of years though I think know I will skip any Windows 8 machines minimum until they come out with touch screens at a reasonable price. Win 8 is a touch screen program that is extremely clunky on a non touch screen laptop..... tried it...didn't like it.  If you don't have a touch screen I don't recommend getting it.

[sparks]

   Just finished installing the new screen in my 600m and it's as good as new. A bit dicey prying the cover off and plugging those mini-connectors in......whew! And the screen is cleaner than it's been in the last five years!

I know I'll have to get a new laptop someday, but I really enjoy tinkering with this old gal.




sparks