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    Dell Studio 1737 screen issues

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by justin_havu, Sep 2, 2009.

  1. justin_havu

    justin_havu Newbie

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    The screen on my laptop won't turn on, but it will work with an external monitor. Can someone help me with this??
     
    justin_havu, Sep 2, 2009
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    Mastershroom wat

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    Your display may have come disconnected internally, you could have a bad inverter, or a bad display.
     
    Mastershroom, Sep 2, 2009
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    Thanks for the reply. Those were my thoughts. I'm going to see about replacing the cable, and if that doesn't work, it might be time for a new laptop.
     
    justin_havu, Sep 2, 2009
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    Mastershroom wat

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    Do you still have warranty?
     
    Mastershroom, Sep 2, 2009
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    Negative. :(
     
    justin_havu, Sep 3, 2009
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    UPDATE!! My screen is now working again! The connector under the media control panel was knocked loose. Easy fix, except for removing the media control panel to get to it.
     
    justin_havu, Sep 8, 2009
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