i have an inspiron 6400 with a cracked screen, i replaced the screen with a good one from another 6400 and i get 12 sqaushed up desktops top to bottom of the screen,even if i swap inverters its the same
if i use an external monitor the pic is fine..
It works fine as a computer but i have installed bluetooth, wireless etc and would be better if the screen was working.
I want to buy a new screen but if there is anything else wrong i do not want to waste that sort of cash.Any suggestions most appreciated.

Ring Steve Scarisbrick at Data Systems on +44 1525 877354, He may be able to advise you, and he may even have some spare parts for your machine, he specializes in seconduser machines, and software. Very helpful chap!

Thanks for that Tony, looks like he can possibly help.

Well after some delving i have gathered that dell impregnates some sort of firmware that is calibrated to the motherboard, this is to stop anyone fitting a third party lcd panel.
Could anyone enlighten me on this subject as it would make sense that the 6400 panel that i replaced it with did not work properly.