Re: [amsat-bb] LCD display - off topic

["Margaret Leber (K3XS)" <maggie@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL" wrote:

> Question: IS it likely the panel has gone bad or could it be something else?

LCD panels are lit from behind with a cold-cathode fluorescent tube at the edge
of the display. The tube is powered with HV provided by an inverer, usually
installed next to the panel in the notebook lid.    

 parts guide and availability at  http://www.jkllamps.com/

 73 de Maggie K3XS

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