Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

Question

Dell Laptop Display

Dec 5, 2012 3:56AM PST

About a year ago, I connected my Dell Inspiron laptop to our TV to watch online movies. The Nvidia SW supports dual screen viewing. Later, we decided to view them directly from a blu-ray DVD player, so the laptop connection is no longer used. But now when I close my laptop, the screen goes black and does not return when it is re-opened. The CTL Panel settings for Power option say to do nothing (when the cover is closed). After investigating, I found that Fn+F8 will restore my display, albeit with my desktop icons all rearranged (easily fixed).

Why does this happen? I've checked all the Nvidia display settings and they are correct, so I now have to keep the cover open when the laptop is moved.

Ideas appreciated.

Discussion is locked