I have a hp 2000 series laptop. The screen will not come on, you can see a little, but very dark. Best Buy suggested it was probably the back LIGHT GONE bad. I took it to a comp repair shop, was told the screen is OK, the problem is with the inverter bd. They replaced inverter and found the mother bd is not supplying enough PWR to the inverter. I was told the motherboard needs to be replaced. I was quoted a price which would just about = a new unit. My ? is if I can find a motherboard for my unit is it possible for me to install myself. Can I apply the memory in the original motherboard to the new bd, are the components transferable. I have more ?s but 1st things 1st' can I do this?

Thanks in advance

How old is this laptop?
If it's under warranty it will cover it.
Otherwise, don't even TRY. Laptop components are not designed to be user-serviceable, especially the motherboards. I would bet good money that it's actually impossible, not just hard but impossible, to remove the motherboard and fit a new one without destroying the laptop.
That's if a replacement board is even possible to find, which I doubt.
Sorry but I think you're SOL if the warranty's run out.OK... I'll bite... Has anyone ever heard of the motherboard not providing enough power to the inverter (assuming the supply cable from motherboard/power source to the inverter is in good shape)? Is it "enough" power or "no" power?

Please, this is a serious question (as I don't have the experience to say one way or the other).

Did replacing the inverter board improve the readability of the display?

And the "old" inverter board is/was good? The backlight?

Was there a parts charge for the inverter and/or a service charge for their effort?

What is standard practice for service fees within the industry?

RESPECTFULLY,
The Lone Haranguer



Did you try removing the battery (take it out and leave it out) and running the laptop off the wall current (thru the AC/DC adapter)? Isn't it possible the battery is old, tired, and affecting the power output to the display?