[Duo2400] Duo 280c Screen "Whiteout"

[Patrick Selliers]

Hello George,

I had this happen to me twice: once with my wife´s 1400c. That proved to be an unruly
screen connector cable. I closed and opened the lid a few times, which seemed to be
enough. If it happens again - I guess I'll have to reseat the ribbon cable properly.
But then I also had a 2300c with a completely white/grey screen (perfectly lit though
- and the innards appearing to function normally as well). Someone hinted at that the
inverter board (right hand side of the screen) needed to be replaced. I sold the
machine and kept the peripherals - knowing that they will come cheaper (and possibly
with the RAM maxed out) soon enough. My tip would be to open and close the lid a few
times. If that doesn´t work: consider looking inside or selling.

Patrick Selliers

George Morris wrote:

> Yikes!!
>
> My trusty 280C's screen has just gone completely blanc / white -
> although the system is still running OK, albeit invisibly.  I
> restarted a few times and the same thing happens a few seconds into
> startup - horizontal lines appear - then everything fades away to
> white!!!
>
> I suppose this means something has failed.  Anyone have any ideas?
>
> Thanks
>
> George
>
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