Quote Originally Posted by Damned Angel
try depressing the lcd sensor switch. if when you release it the lcd backlight comes on, even for a second, it may just be dirty contacts on the inverter. Get some contact cleaner and hose the ends down with it. let it dry and put it back together. A manufacturer that I repair notebooks for which will remain nameless has a tech bulliten on this problem.
Thanks everyone for your help. Bliss computers wants $60 for an inverter. I have tried cleaning the contacts to no avail. By lcd sensor switch, do you mean the power button? Also, I have noticed a blurry "patch" on either bottom corner if/when the lcd comes on. Not really wanting to spend $60 plus S & H etc on a chance if you get my drift.