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Backlighting Issue

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Taejin

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I read an article recently that exposed backlights (on the top of the LCD monitor) could cause problems later on as dust built up inside the monitor (if there are vent holes).

I have a Dell Ultrasharp 17" and I was wondering if I could cover the vent holes somehow and still be safe.

I know that the Samsung 193P 19" monitor is sealed completely on all sides - this led me to think that I could seal my Dell and not have any problems.

Any suggestions? Maybe suggestions from people owning LCDs that have a tiny bit of exposed backlight at the top of the LCD that have/haven't experienced problems? Thanks.


Taej
 
Cover the vent holes with a strip of foam air conditioner filter material - keeps most of the dust out and lets the heat out too (a strip of nylon stocking material might do as well - if you are daring, you could put that on the inside of the holes...).
.bh.
 
Forgive my ignorance, but I'm not really aware of the "foam air conditioner filter material" you refer to :/.

 
It is a black (and I've also seen it in lime green), open-cell polyfoam material used on many room air conditioners. You can usually find it in hardware and Home Depot type places. You usually get two good size sheets (maybe 3/16x18x24") for two bucks. The best I've ever found is made in Clearwater, FL (I forget the company name) and was sold at WalMarts in FL. But the WalMart here in central NY carries the FrostKing brand and it's just not the same... But it would probably work fine in your application. I use the stuff to filter my case fans.

.bh.

:moon:
 
I just bought the "Precisionaire" made in Tampa stuff. It isn't that good, at least this batch isn't. Lots of closed cells an a couple actual holes. It isn't as flexible as previous batches.


However, I needed it to replace my custom (homemade) filter on my Vornado 510 fan. The previous filter survived several washings before it ripped. Nothing lasts forever.

I have a foam filter made by Amsoil in my truck.

LianLi puts some really large celled material in front of fans that cool the 3.5in drive cage of the PC60. I stuffed some smaller cell material behind it. Now I can claim two stage airfltering.😛

Foam filters are great!
 
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