Loss of display function on dell inspiron 6000

I was watching a DVD, the display went dark, still had sound; ejected the DVD, still no display function; turned off laptop and restarted, still no display.

I was watching a DVD, the display went dark, still had sound; ejected the DVD, still no display function; turned off laptop and restarted, still no display.

I've also got the same problem. I've noticed though, that it's still displaying something on the screen, it's just the backlight of whatever lights the screen is faulty. At first I thought that it was the video card that died, but I noticed the centrino logo in the corner of the boot screen just barely visible during the boot sequence. I was considering changing the video card (which I still might do), but now it seems to be either a connection problem with the display from being jostled around a lot, or just a bad display. I'm thinking that it's a connection problem, because I can move the screen up and down and the display comes back for about a second, then disappears. Dell has a service manual on their website to guide you in repairing whatever needs to be repaired http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/sy... but I wouldn't do that if you have a warranty. I don't, so that's my only option.

I've also got the same problem. I've noticed though, that it's still displaying something on the screen, it's just the backlight of whatever lights the screen is faulty. At first I thought that it was the video card that died, but I noticed the centrino logo in the corner of the boot screen just barely visible during the boot sequence. I was considering changing the video card (which I still might do), but now it seems to be either a connection problem with the display from being jostled around a lot, or just a bad display. I'm thinking that it's a connection problem, because I can move the screen up and down and the display comes back for about a second, then disappears. Dell has a service manual on their website to guide you in repairing whatever needs to be repaired (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins6000/en/sm/index.htm) but I wouldn't do that if you have a warranty. I don't, so that's my only option.