CCFL source for laptop LCD?

[funkymatt]

I narrowed down the issue with my laptop to the CCFL being bad after replacing the inverter board. Now that I have this thing apart, I don't want to re-assemble with an old CCFL, where can i find a source for one that preferably has a samsung harness, or at least leads?

A buddy of mine sent me here but these are bare. I'd love to avoid trying to solder something like this.

as always, any help is appreciated.

-funky

 

[Kaervak]

For the most part, all you'll find are just the bare CCFL lamps. With that said, resoldering the CCFL in some Thinkpad LCDs is a HUGE pain the ass and you're much better off replacing the panel. Take a look here: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewforum.php?f=11 There should be a couple T4x compatible LCDs up for sale there. What you can also do is send off your current LCD to have the CCFL replaced. Should run you about $100.