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    Dell Latitude c610 S-Video Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by redicqlus, Apr 13, 2008.

  1. redicqlus

    redicqlus Newbie

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    I am running windows XP Pro on a latitude c610 which has a s-video output on it. I can attach a s-video cable and use a second monitor by going into the control panel and selecting display/settings and then turning on the monitor #2 with the "extend windows desktop onto this monitor" checkbox.

    Everything works fine until I close the lid of my laptop. Then the s-video stops working.

    Any way to get it to cointinue outputting a signal after I close the lid of my laptop?

    I have set power options to "do nothing" when I close the lid, so I'm totally at a loss.

    The goal is to use the laptop to serve up media to my TV until I have enough $$ to buy an htpc. I don't want to keep the lid open and burn out the LCD though.

    Thanks for any help !
     
    redicqlus, Apr 13, 2008
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  2. lharman1

    lharman1 Newbie

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    Did you ever receive a response to this. I have the same problem.
     
    lharman1, Jul 7, 2008
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