I am not saying I am right. It's always difficult to provide an accurate diagnosis without seeing it. We all are trying to be helpful. Perhaps all it's proved is take it to a professional.

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Because it looks better than having yours  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Unfortunatly I used to fix these issues for a living ..

99.99% sure.

If it works on the external monitor connection then it is the screen at fault.
it is NOT the invertor.
If the bar is present when using the external monitor then the Graphics cars is at fault ( Very very very unlikley)

Fleabay has screens for most laptops, they are not that difficult to replace. 

Cheers

Do I search for a HP DV8000 screen or a more specific DV7173ea or as I read online, get the actual screens serial
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npinks wrote:

Cheers

Do I search for a HP DV8000 screen or a more specific DV7173ea or as I read online, get the actual screens serial
Number?

I usually search by laptop model number, and confirm both Screen size and resolution

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-17-1-LCD-Screen-...41555f39f8

looks interesting - they say they will fit for an additional £10 

npinks wrote:

Ain't got the spare cash for a new laptop just at the moment

I might just have to connect it to the Plasma TV and use that as a monitor for the time been, as I get no White line when I do

For laptop screens, there's eBay, for a new laptop there's barclaycard.  Don't put petrol in a diesel. They don't run well.

True,

Was interested in one on the for sale tread on RRSport

Just under a year old MacBook Air for £650

But I think I would prefer a MacBook pro next Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

npinks wrote:

Because it looks better than having yours

Would look nice, a black splodge in the middle of the screen with a white stripe through it, yes very nice

A black car with a white stripe running up it = Shelby Freelander

Edit: and then he'd have to name it something Chicken related......maybe 'Tweety pie' although that doesn't have the same ring to it as Eleanor

If your laptop is a Pavilion DV8173ea, then the HP part number for your screen is 403796-001 and the description is:

17.0-inch WXGA+ TFT WVA bright view (BV) display panel - Features the glossy bright view (BV) technology - With 1490 x 900 resolution (up to 16.7M colors internal) (Pavilion)

Unfortunately HP can no longer supply the display but this might be useful for your to track down the right one on eBay, or just Google the part number.

I work at HP (not on PCs or printers though!) but I can try to track down the instructions to replace the screen if you need them. GONE - 2011/11 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto
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Thanks Mike

So come with instructions, but if needs be, I'll send you a PM crying for help

That's what I love about forums you ask a question on something and the amount of help and advice rolls in  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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Good man mike, agree with you pinks, the help offered on forums is great.

Did you sort out your xbox after? Don't put petrol in a diesel. They don't run well.

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