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laptop lcd malfunction

Sep 9, 2004 5:35AM PDT

Hi all,
I have a sony vaio/win xp/p4,1.6ghz/ max res 1600 x 1200. My lcd has stopped functioning properly. On power up, the screen blinks and then it just goes blank. Since i'm out of warranty, sony can't help me much with repairs.
I tried to hook up a CRT to it but it won't work either coz after the boot process the crt moniter goes blank.
Please advice me on troubleshooting procedures.
Thanx in advance

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Re: laptop lcd malfunction
Sep 9, 2004 5:41AM PDT

This is where that extended warrantry pays, but to fix you find another laptop off EBAY and buy it for the LCD. It may run in the few hundred dollar range.

As to the CRT, you must read your MANUAL as to how to use the FUNCTION KEYS to toggle the external monitor on. I won't read it for you.

Bob

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Re: laptop lcd malfunction
Sep 9, 2004 5:51AM PDT

Hey Bob
Thanx for the advice. I will try and get the manual to help me now.

Pavan