> LCDs, for the most part, are solid state devices which will last longer
> than any mechanical or tube device.
Yes, very true (although a good CRT will last a VERY long time). I am
basically curious about any long term chemistry that might occur. I can
see the rubber contacts on most LCDs failing in time, but they could be
replaced. What about the actual "liquid"?
> Unfortunately, the same can't be said
> about the backlights, which are essentially guaranteed to fail eventually.
Yes, EL panels have half-lives, just like radioactive isotopes.
About the only backlight that will not fail are the woven fibre optic
sheets, but they are very expensive, and probably not used on anyone's
laptop.
William Donzelli
william_at_ans.net
Received on Sun Feb 15 1998 - 22:14:18 GMT
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