On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:24:41 +0000, Adrian C
wrote:

John wrote:

I'm new to repairs. The laptop is really old and not worth that much
so I don't care if it doesn't work and I don't want to take it to a
repair shop.

Stop! Get the service manual. What is the make and model?


It's a Dell LS.

I tried to install the ribbon and my screen is still just white.

I can hear the laptop boot up normally though.