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Notebook CL57SX - LCD FRU Replacement Notice

Applicable to: World-Wide

CL57 LCD FRU Replacement Notice:
If missing or discolored dots appear on the LCD, carefully read the following note to determine whether you should replace the LCD.

Important:
The LCD for the Model CL57 contains over 921 000 thin film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored or lighted dots (on all the time) is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.

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 colored back ground, except black, is 14 or more. The number of lighted dots in a black background is 7 or more.

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Date Created

31-12-96

Last Updated

15-04-98

Revision Date

02-04-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

Notebook CL57SX

Machine Type

8554

Model

Various

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