On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 17:32:08 GMT, Jumpster Jiver
wrote:


There are several Inspiron models... But....

Ah, sorry Jumpster .. 8100 ..

It sounds like there may be one inverter circuit and two backlight
bulbs. The side that is not as bright when it works probably is the
defective bulb, but it would be best to replace both, since they are
likely to be the same age with the same amount of usage.

Ok, makes sense ... and would you say it was worth a go on something
of this spec / age (assuming everything else is ok)?

If that doesn't solve the problem, the inverter might also be defective.
Replace it and you're all set.

Sounds easy .. ;-)

All the best ..

T i m