Psone screen Backlight

[GamecubePerson111]

I was using my psone screen when all of a sudden the psone's backlight stopped working. I can see the picture very dimly but the backlight does not turn on. I was wondering how should I go about fixing this. Thanks

[argelfraster]

Replace the backlight with LED's or get a backlight from someone on the forum.

[GamecubePerson111]

I dont want to led mod it but i meant to say its the transformer that's not working. Is there any fuses on the board i can jump to get it working?

[sam_thornley]

Are you powering the screen off batteries? They may not be powerfull enough. Usually the stock CCFL backlight shuts off if the screen does'nt get enough amperage. I think it needs around 650-700ma to run unmodded. Also check if the backlight plug is properly attached.

[GamecubePerson111]

Im powering it off the original power supply

[Haunted360]

You have either

1) Fried the Transformer to get it from whatever voltage (Lets say, 12v) up to I think it is 10 000v to power the CFCL tube. Though, you would of herd a 'hisssssss...' sound from it if that happened.

2) Shorted out a pin somewhere? Which is unlikely as you said it is dim...


Just do the LED mod. That is is best option as the CFCL and Transformer will use a lot of power for nothing. Oh, and there quite dangerous too