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anyany

macrumors newbie
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Dec 26, 2020
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I am looking for information about the circuit (inverter) that controls the LEDs in the screen matrix backlight. I am interested in this part of the schematic, the name of the chip and where it is mounted on the motherboard. More specifically, I am interested in the PWM input to control the brightness of the backlight.

Maybe some of you have already found this before me....
 

vishvajit

macrumors newbie
Jan 12, 2023
12
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The backlight inverter circuit typically consists of a high voltage transformer, a set of MOSFETs, and a control chip that generates the PWM signal to control the brightness of the backlight. The control chip is usually a dedicated IC that is specifically designed for this purpose.

The name and part number of the control chip can vary depending on the specific laptop model, but it is typically located near the high voltage transformer and the MOSFETs on the motherboard. You can try searching for the service manual or schematic diagram for your laptop model, which should provide more detailed information on the location and part number of the control chip.

In terms of the PWM input, this is typically controlled by the laptop's display driver or graphics card. The PWM signal is sent to the control chip, which then adjusts the brightness of the backlight by varying the output voltage to the high voltage transformer.

I hope this information helps, but please note that working with high voltage electronics can be dangerous and should only be attempted by experienced technicians. If you are not familiar with the proper safety procedures and techniques, it is best to seek professional help or guidance.
 

anyany

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Dec 26, 2020
15
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I have already solved this topic. You can play around with the inverter PWM input, and you can also change (permanently) the resistor that determines the maximum current of the matrix backlight. The latter method is much simpler and solves the problem.
 
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