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Modding CCFL from old laptop --> Sunbeam Invertor

Discussion in 'Modding' started by Neb, 17 Jul 2004.

  1. Neb

    Neb What's a Dremel?

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    Hello, I just pulled out the CCFL from an old laptop, and since I already have a sunbeam invertor mounted under my keyboard (soon to be backlit, i hope :naughty: ) I was wondering if the laptop CCFL will work with that invertor, I assume it would, and does polarity of these things matter, just 2 wires at either end isnt it, am I right in thinking this?

    I still have the proper invertor from the laptop, but there are like 8 wires going into it and im not sure of the input voltage.

    If it work, I will post some pics of my backlit keyboard later.

    Thanks.
     
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  2. LabRat1

    LabRat1 What's a Dremel?

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    why yes it will but be carefull not *BIZZAASAPPApp yourself.... it hurts
     
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  3. Neb

    Neb What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks, I've no intention of touching it, I will encase it all when it works!

    So polarity doesn't matter?
     
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  4. Neb

    Neb What's a Dremel?

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    Well my backlit keyboard works now! will post some lovely poor-quality pics tomorrow when I have neatend it up a bit. :rock:
     
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  5. Neb

    Neb What's a Dremel?

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    Update: Extended some wires, made it look nice, reflective sheet etc...


    Then, I...


    SNAPPED THE CCFL! :wallbash: :duh: :waah:

    No pics sorry.
     
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    D B What's a Dremel?

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    Is'nt that the way it allways goes ... stuff happens after you do all the work , not before :wallbash: :waah: :wallbash: :waah:
    DB
     
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  7. Neb

    Neb What's a Dremel?

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    Yup, now where in the UK can I get a cheap white CCFL?
     
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    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    Maplins.
     
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  9. funkymunky

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    try ebuyer.. always a winner for me!

    Matt
     
    funkymunky, 18 Jul 2004
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  10. Neb

    Neb What's a Dremel?

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    Whenever I order induvidual lights from e-buyer, they arrive smashed in some thin envelope! When I told them this they apologised and sent a replacement, It also arrived smashed in a envelope. :hehe:
     
    Neb, 18 Jul 2004
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  11. funkymunky

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    lol dont say that.. i just ordered 4 4" ones... :duh: :waah:
     
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  12. Neb

    Neb What's a Dremel?

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    Enjoy! It's best to order something cheap and big at the same time, then it all comes in a big box.
     
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  13. funkymunky

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    yeh i did a Geforce FX2000 Personal Cinema Graphics Card with break out box and remote :D :naughty: the lazyness
     
    funkymunky, 18 Jul 2004
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  14. Neb

    Neb What's a Dremel?

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    As long as Ebuyer have a reason to box it up the CCFL's should be fine. Just never order any on their own!
     
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