Dell Latitude D620 laptop - help!

[slim_boy_fat]

Hi all. I have a Dell Latitude D620 laptop [I know it's ancient ] and want to configure it so that I can use my Epson scanner, which I know works with WinXP [I have an XP disc but Win Vista is currently installed, not sure if that work with the scanner software but it might ].

The problem is the screen is very dim, to the extent that it's hard to make out what's being displayed. A new/replacement screen is relatively cheap [ e.g see this one https://www.softhands.co.uk/dell-d620-d630-laptop-screen ] and an easy fit job, but I'm reluctant to dive in if the old screen isn't the problem. Is that the most likely cause of the 'hard to see' screen or could some other gubbins lurking in the machine's entrails cause the problem? There's a new battery fitted and the dull screen is evident even with mains power connected, so it's not a power problem.

Be a shame to ditch the 'puter just for this..... Any help appreciated as always.

 

[jsf55]

Plug a spare screen into it too see if that works ?

 

[dieselsamurai]

Dim screen is usually an inverter issue its a small pcb below the screen that powers the back light, as above try an external screen first. I used to work on these laptops but that was a while ago.

 

[dieselsamurai]

check the cable from inverter to lcd panel these can occasionally come loose if dropped

 

[Farside]

Hi all. I have a Dell Latitude D620 laptop [I know it's ancient ] and want to configure it so that I can use my Epson scanner, which I know works with WinXP [I have an XP disc but Win Vista is currently installed, not sure if that work with the scanner software but it might ].

The problem is the screen is very dim, to the extent that it's hard to make out what's being displayed. A new/replacement screen is relatively cheap [ e.g see this one https://www.softhands.co.uk/dell-d620-d630-laptop-screen ] and an easy fit job, but I'm reluctant to dive in if the old screen isn't the problem. Is that the most likely cause of the 'hard to see' screen or could some other gubbins lurking in the machine's entrails cause the problem? There's a new battery fitted and the dull screen is evident even with mains power connected, so it's not a power problem.

Be a shame to ditch the 'puter just for this..... Any help appreciated as always.

Is the ancient laptop purely to use with the scanner?
If it boogered, just download Vuescan and use the trial to see if it recognises your scanner from your current PC.
I'd be surprised if it doesn't, Vuescan's always worked with anything I threw at it.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Just to finish the story, new display fitted [lots of tiny screws and awkward connectors later ] and all working again - I can actually see what's on the screen now. [original pic has vignettes at the corner]

Just the plastic bevel to refit and job's a good 'un. Thanks to all who contributed.