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TP 700C,720C - TFT LCD pixel failure criteria

Applicable to: World-Wide

Service Information:
The LCDs for the ThinkPad 700C & 720C contain over 921,000 thin film transistors (TFTs). A mall number of missing, discolored or lit dots (on at all times) is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. To address these conditions the following replacement criteria has been released.

The LCD should be replaced if the number of dots satisfies either of the following conditions:
- The number of missing or discolored dots in any background is 21.

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Display/Monitor, Hardware Maintenance Information

Date Created

05-04-94

Last Updated

17-04-98

Revision Date

16-04-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 700, ThinkPad 720

Machine Type

9552

Model

Various

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Retain Tip (if applicable)

H20721

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