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    Acer Travel Mate 2480 black screen

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by ajrealestate, Mar 24, 2008.

  1. ajrealestate

    ajrealestate Newbie

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    I bought my nephew this laptop over a year ago, he has not been able to use it for the past 4 months because the screen went black, it appears (sounds like its running) but no display. I also can't seem to turn it off without removing the battery. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
    ajrealestate, Mar 24, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    To turn it off, hold the power button down until it shuts off. Try hooking it to an external screen to see it shows up that way.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 24, 2008
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    kirkie Notebook Geek

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    I have just had the same problem, but I just held the power button down until it turned off. I then restarted and it was OK...
     
    kirkie, Jun 23, 2008
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    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    Sound like your backlight or invert has gone

    shound be able source both one is hard to replace other

    I suggest you try externel monitor be sure toggle fn and f5 key switch between when you plug monitor in
     
    andyasselin, Jun 23, 2008
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