Issue:
- Asus Q501LA LCD panel is dim and has a quick flicker
Cause:
- Small spark when connecting LCD cable back to motherboard while the battery was still connected to the MB. Whoops!
Tests:
- Laptop works perfectly fine when connected to an external monitor through the HDMI port.
- Built in panel still recognizes capacitive touch on the monitor
- Visually inspected both sides of the motherboard, don't see any burns/damage/blown capacitors.
What I'd like help with:
- I have a very basic understanding of electronics, so I'd like some support on the best way to troubleshoot this issue without spending an arm and a leg to fix it. This happened a couple of years ago, but I finally have some time/$/desire to get it back to it's original condition and free it from having to always be connected to a monitor.
- I'm not sure if my issue is the MB/Panel/LCD Cable. I don't believe this particular panel has an inverter, but maybe someone could let me know for sure.
- What should I do to pinpoint the source of my problem in the most cost effective manner? I saw some other threads say, just buy the components and start swapping them in and out. I called around to some repair shops and they all required a diagnostic test, which by itself was about the same as the cost of the cable/panel alone.
Let me know your thoughts and thanks in advance!
- Asus Q501LA LCD panel is dim and has a quick flicker
Cause:
- Small spark when connecting LCD cable back to motherboard while the battery was still connected to the MB. Whoops!
Tests:
- Laptop works perfectly fine when connected to an external monitor through the HDMI port.
- Built in panel still recognizes capacitive touch on the monitor
- Visually inspected both sides of the motherboard, don't see any burns/damage/blown capacitors.
What I'd like help with:
- I have a very basic understanding of electronics, so I'd like some support on the best way to troubleshoot this issue without spending an arm and a leg to fix it. This happened a couple of years ago, but I finally have some time/$/desire to get it back to it's original condition and free it from having to always be connected to a monitor.
- I'm not sure if my issue is the MB/Panel/LCD Cable. I don't believe this particular panel has an inverter, but maybe someone could let me know for sure.
- What should I do to pinpoint the source of my problem in the most cost effective manner? I saw some other threads say, just buy the components and start swapping them in and out. I called around to some repair shops and they all required a diagnostic test, which by itself was about the same as the cost of the cable/panel alone.
Let me know your thoughts and thanks in advance!
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