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Samsung NC10 White Screen - Ribbon Cable Replacement

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manu44300 Posted messages 7 Status Member -
Hello,

Like many, I have a problem with a random white screen that appears on my PC. The screen turns completely white, sometimes on startup, sometimes afterward. It can last for 10 seconds to an hour.
I have read this thread, as well as others: http://www.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-13793094-samsung-nc10-probleme-ecran-blanc-apparait

I know the trick that involves opening the netbook, cleaning, and reconnecting the video cable. I secure it with electrical tape (or something similar). The problem is that it works perfectly for about a month, or even less. Then, it starts again!
Is it necessary for me to replace the cable? I'm getting a bit tired of having to open my PC every month and I'm afraid of eventually damaging it. I can buy the cable online but is it easy to replace or should I call a pro? Unless I'm not using the right tape...

Thanks in advance for your help

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  2. Sarah
     
    Thank you very much, Jann! This site is great.

    The manipulation seems risky if you don't know much about it, but I'll give it a try. However, I won't force it; if necessary, I'll call a professional.

    It's cool, on the blog they explain how to change the hard drive. Since my hard drive is dying, I was planning to replace it before dealing with the ribbon cable. There is a whole tutorial detailing the procedure with supporting photos.

    Have a good day!
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  3. fabido35
     
    Hello everyone,
    I had the same issue. Apparently, it's not the ribbon cable, but rather a contact or grounding issue at the back of the panel.
    This problem becomes less severe when I lower the brightness or when I press the back of the screen.
    Does anyone have a solution?
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  4. yann
     
    Temporarily you can lower the brightness and press the bottom of the screen, but be careful, after a certain time it breaks.
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  6. manu44300 Posted messages 7 Status Member
     
    Hello, I have the same white screen issue at startup on my NC10.
    As I saw here, I disassembled it (no longer under warranty), moved the wires, unplugged and replugged the ribbon cable, and reassembled it. The result was great, the screen no longer goes white at startup, I thought I was a good MacGyver lol
    But gradually it comes back.
    I have done the operation at least 5 times with the same results; it gets better for a while but then it comes back.
    Is it complicated to change the ribbon cable myself??? I understand what it is, the black wire above the fan.
    I would like to repair it because I just added a 2GB memory stick, I’m very happy with it and I want to upgrade to Windows 7
    Thank you for your advice, have a nice day ;)
    Manu
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