Laptop monitor failed?

pshnfry · 10th December 2006, 10:11 PM

I'm looking at a laptop which boots up fine to XP, and is useable with an external monitor plugged in, but the laptops monitor shows no signs of life.

I've done a search of the forum and previously seen references to inverters and backlights but these usually advise that something can be seen in the monitor - I can see nothing under normal house lighting or by shining a torch into the lcd.

Any ideas on what this would be?

Laptop is an older Toshiba, Satellite 2590CDS.

TIA

Devilsmurf · 10th December 2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pshnfry

I'm looking at a laptop which boots up fine to XP, and is useable with an external monitor plugged in, but the laptops monitor shows no signs of life.

I've done a search of the forum and previously seen references to inverters and backlights but these usually advise that something can be seen in the monitor - I can see nothing under normal house lighting or by shining a torch into the lcd.

Any ideas on what this would be?

Laptop is an older Toshiba, Satellite 2590CDS.

TIA

Sometimes the ribbon cable that connects the screen to the laptop can become loose. Put some GENTLE pressure on the bezel below the laptop screen, at the top of the laptop where it connects to the lid. Try all along the base of the lid/top of the laptop. If you see any response from the screen, then I'd say you have a loose connection and should consider either getting someone to fix it or doing a bit of research before trying it yourself.

pshnfry · 10th December 2006, 10:32 PM

No, no response from the screen. applied pressure allong the top back of the base and bottom and side edge of the lcd - nothing. I'll see what I can find to direct me on looking inside hoping this might be the issue anyway. (Anything else may be more than its worth spending on it? - cel 400, 192 ram, 4gb hdd)

Cheers and thanks for the quick suggestion.

Devilsmurf · 10th December 2006, 10:38 PM

It doesn't sound like a simple fix then, it could be a power inverter. I think the biggest issue is that the machine is a bit older, and the amount of effort/money involved in fixing it maybe not worth it's value. Does it have to remain portable, or can it live out it's days attached to a monitor ?

pshnfry · 10th December 2006, 10:47 PM

Good point, I'll check with my uncle - if he hasn't got a monitor I've got some 17's spare (worse than lost puppies and kittens - they seem to follow me home!)

Cheers.

10th December 2006, 10:11 PM	#1
pshnfry Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 5025 Posts: 337	Laptop monitor failed? I'm looking at a laptop which boots up fine to XP, and is useable with an external monitor plugged in, but the laptops monitor shows no signs of life. I've done a search of the forum and previously seen references to inverters and backlights but these usually advise that something can be seen in the monitor - I can see nothing under normal house lighting or by shining a torch into the lcd. Any ideas on what this would be? Laptop is an older Toshiba, Satellite 2590CDS. TIA

10th December 2006, 10:32 PM	#3
pshnfry Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 5025 Posts: 337	No, no response from the screen. applied pressure allong the top back of the base and bottom and side edge of the lcd - nothing. I'll see what I can find to direct me on looking inside hoping this might be the issue anyway. (Anything else may be more than its worth spending on it? - cel 400, 192 ram, 4gb hdd) Cheers and thanks for the quick suggestion.

10th December 2006, 10:38 PM	#4
Devilsmurf (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,430	It doesn't sound like a simple fix then, it could be a power inverter. I think the biggest issue is that the machine is a bit older, and the amount of effort/money involved in fixing it maybe not worth it's value. Does it have to remain portable, or can it live out it's days attached to a monitor ?

10th December 2006, 10:47 PM	#5
pshnfry Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 5025 Posts: 337	Good point, I'll check with my uncle - if he hasn't got a monitor I've got some 17's spare (worse than lost puppies and kittens - they seem to follow me home!) Cheers.