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    External Monitor Problems!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by foo_ball76, Jul 28, 2006.

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    foo_ball76 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well I've got a viewsonic VG150 LCD Monitor that I am trying to hook up to my laptop. I got it from work and it is tested to be functional. The problem is that the second I connect it to my lappys VGA Monitor out port, my computer shuts down and cannot power on while the cable is connected. I've used my VGA port successfully w/ other monitors and projectors w/o a problem. What could cause this to happen? by the way I tested the viewsonic w/ my desktop and it work fine.

    I have an ATI 200m express video card dealy
    Thanks for your help!
     
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    what's your battery settings set to? Are you using it while your laptop is on battery or plugged into an ac adapter? Check your settings and configure accordingly.
     
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    I am plugged in. I have also tried numerous different screen adjustments.
     
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    foo_ball76, Jul 28, 2006
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