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    External Monitor Causes Shutdown?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by foo_ball76, May 7, 2006.

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    For some reason as soon as I plug my LCD screen into my laptop via a vga cable my computer shuts down! I have an ATI 200m video card. anybody have a clue whats going on? :confused: :confused: :confused:
     
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    I've tested the LCD on my desktop without any problems just incase that helps.
    I've also successfully connected an old CRT Monitor but no luck with the LCD.
    I hooked LCD up to my old compaq lappy and im told the port is exceeding its limit. is there some sourt of current draw from the LCD that i don't know about (and how could i offset that)? thanks guys
     
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