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    Black Screen

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Debbi, Jan 25, 2012.

  1. Debbi

    Debbi Newbie

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    Inspiron 700. Turn it on and XP logo is normal as well as Windows Welcome blue page. Screen with icons and wallpaper appear for a few seconds then goes black. I appreciate any help you can provide.
     
    Debbi, Jan 25, 2012
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Does it work on an external monitor? Sounds like either your inverter or backlight is dying.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 25, 2012
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  3. bTaryag

    bTaryag Notebook Consultant

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    When you say go black, do you mean the whole computer shuts off, or just that the display stops working?
     
    bTaryag, Jan 25, 2012
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