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    E1705: blank LCD, but can get a display in external monitor (safe mode)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cashey, Apr 16, 2008.

  1. cashey

    cashey Notebook Enthusiast

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    No display whatsoever on the laptop's LCD.

    When I hook up to an external monitor, I get as far as the Windows Screen, but there are some weird blue boxes in the background (as opposed to a black background) and then...the monitor just goes black (the external monitor that is).

    I tried the "last known configuration" option but it yielded the same results.

    Next, I tried to start up in Safe Mode. I am in, but now what is the best course of action?

    (Also, I tried the diagnostic test on the Dell support website, but I get no beep codes at all).
     
    cashey, Apr 16, 2008
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    Skye2 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd say 2 things: 1. Video card 2. LCD Display
    In that order.
     
    Skye2, Apr 17, 2008
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    cashey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks. I'm leaning towards the video card myself at this point. That seems logical because even on the external monitor I can only log in under safe mode.

    I welcome any opinions on how tricky it is to swap out the video card.
     
    cashey, Apr 18, 2008
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