Laptop screen help please.
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Laptop screen help please.
Got a little issue re. My mrs' laptop. I need to get on it for some photos on the hardrive. But she bust the screen a couple months back in a huff. I have a vga cable to connect between the laptop and my tv so thought 'great will plug it in and use that'. But it doesn't recognise it
Is this because the screens knackered as I wouldn't have thought it would make any difference. Laptop is a Compaq Presario CQ60. Does the laptop screen have to work to project the picture to my tv. If so I will have to change the screen when money allows.
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P.s. The VGA cable plugs into the side of the laptop not the screen itself.
Is this because the screens knackered as I wouldn't have thought it would make any difference. Laptop is a Compaq Presario CQ60. Does the laptop screen have to work to project the picture to my tv. If so I will have to change the screen when money allows.
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P.s. The VGA cable plugs into the side of the laptop not the screen itself.
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Have you configured the laptop for an external monitor - it's usually a function key so on mine I hit Fn+F8 and it enables the VGA output
The Function key will have a graphic of a laptop and monitor on it or something similar
The Function key will have a graphic of a laptop and monitor on it or something similar
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You may have more joy using a standard PC monitor.
No if the Screen is fubared (rather than the graphics card) the VGA out will work.
If the VGA card is broken, then neither will work.
Some laptops (espcially the older ones) need to be told to switch outputs - usually it's done with the Fn key + one of the keys at the top with a couple of monitors on.
If you can start the laptop with the lid shut - this may help too.
Failing that, remove the hard drive & stick is in a caddy and transfer the files onto a new machine.
No if the Screen is fubared (rather than the graphics card) the VGA out will work.
If the VGA card is broken, then neither will work.
Some laptops (espcially the older ones) need to be told to switch outputs - usually it's done with the Fn key + one of the keys at the top with a couple of monitors on.
If you can start the laptop with the lid shut - this may help too.
Failing that, remove the hard drive & stick is in a caddy and transfer the files onto a new machine.
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I used to connect my PC monitor to my laptop. It wouldn't work unless I closed the lid on the laptop. I only closed it half way, so I could use the laptop mouse.
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Thanks guys, never removed a hardrive from a lappy before so may need to do this. I've tried the function keys with no luck. I did find a guide in changing the screen which I may use when I have some cash for one. Does the caddy make the connection between hardrive and pc connection then??
Thankyou gentlemen
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The caddies normally convert a SATA or IDE drive into USB, there are many types available. To save cash though if you have a desktop with the same hard drive interface as the laptop e.g. SATA and a spare port just take the case off the desktop and hook it up internally.
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The caddies normally convert a SATA or IDE drive into USB, there are many types available. To save cash though if you have a desktop with the same hard drive interface as the laptop e.g. SATA and a spare port just take the case off the desktop and hook it up internally.
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If it's an old IDE disk, one of these will be handy
http://www.google.co.uk/products/cat...ed=0CF4Q8gIwAQ
http://www.google.co.uk/products/cat...ed=0CF4Q8gIwAQ
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I've removed the hard drive from the lappy and it says it's a Serial ATA drive, I assume this is SATA, not IDE? After having a quick chat with my bro, he said it's easy enough to pop the drive into my PC (also Compaq), and at worst, will buy a caddy for it.
Seems screens are available from reliable UK sources on eBay for around £40-50 and I have found a guide on how to replace it. Not easy for someone with limited knowledge in the field of laptops but I like a challenge.
Thanks for the help gents.
Seems screens are available from reliable UK sources on eBay for around £40-50 and I have found a guide on how to replace it. Not easy for someone with limited knowledge in the field of laptops but I like a challenge.
Thanks for the help gents.
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Just changed the screen on my (old) DELL. Fairly straightforward IF you download the service manual first. That'll tell you where all the hidden screws are so you don't break anything.
When you say she 'bust the screen' do you mean literally? If so then obviously a new screen will be needed. If it's just gone 'dark' i.e. it looks like it's not working, it'll probably be the inverter for the screen and they're dead cheap. Worth trying first. As is a quick visit to your local pc repair shop as they usually have loads about the place. Mine does anyway.
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When you say she 'bust the screen' do you mean literally? If so then obviously a new screen will be needed. If it's just gone 'dark' i.e. it looks like it's not working, it'll probably be the inverter for the screen and they're dead cheap. Worth trying first. As is a quick visit to your local pc repair shop as they usually have loads about the place. Mine does anyway.
Dave
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Just changed the screen on my (old) DELL. Fairly straightforward IF you download the service manual first. That'll tell you where all the hidden screws are so you don't break anything.
When you say she 'bust the screen' do you mean literally? If so then obviously a new screen will be needed. If it's just gone 'dark' i.e. it looks like it's not working, it'll probably be the inverter for the screen and they're dead cheap. Worth trying first. As is a quick visit to your local pc repair shop as they usually have loads about the place. Mine does anyway.
Dave
When you say she 'bust the screen' do you mean literally? If so then obviously a new screen will be needed. If it's just gone 'dark' i.e. it looks like it's not working, it'll probably be the inverter for the screen and they're dead cheap. Worth trying first. As is a quick visit to your local pc repair shop as they usually have loads about the place. Mine does anyway.
Dave
again cheap as chips.... unless its one of the Sony ones....£400 just for the screen ....ouch...they dont have seperate cold cathode tubes, but utilise some clever screen assy .
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Just changed the screen on my (old) DELL. Fairly straightforward IF you download the service manual first. That'll tell you where all the hidden screws are so you don't break anything.
When you say she 'bust the screen' do you mean literally? If so then obviously a new screen will be needed. If it's just gone 'dark' i.e. it looks like it's not working, it'll probably be the inverter for the screen and they're dead cheap. Worth trying first. As is a quick visit to your local pc repair shop as they usually have loads about the place. Mine does anyway.
Dave
When you say she 'bust the screen' do you mean literally? If so then obviously a new screen will be needed. If it's just gone 'dark' i.e. it looks like it's not working, it'll probably be the inverter for the screen and they're dead cheap. Worth trying first. As is a quick visit to your local pc repair shop as they usually have loads about the place. Mine does anyway.
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