T61 screen becomes very dark

I had this T61 for almost 6 years. Now, I turn on the laptop, the screen is very dark and nothing is displayed. But when I close the screen and open again, the screen starts to work with the color red on bottom. This will keep a few seconds, then it flashes and go dark again. Meanwhile, the laptop will automatically transfer mode 'sleep'. Can someone give me some suggestions on what do I do please?

Thank you very much

Wei

Welcome to the forum!

The backlight (CCFL) in your screen is on its last leg, the reddish color is a dead giveaway.

Your T61 needs a new LCD.

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