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    Vostro 1500 display Prob?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wailuaok, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. wailuaok

    wailuaok Newbie

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    Hello. I am a notebook newbie. (No booing or hissing, please). I just got my Vostro 1500 yesterday... very fast shipping! This laptop seems to scream, but I have question. I have the XGA true-life display w/ 256m video. The problem, or lack there of, is that the colors seem brighter and fuller towards the top of screen than the bottom. Its as if I'm getting a gradient color effect from top to bottom. When you set the background to a solid color it is noticeable. The start bar is faint compared to the top portion of screen. Tilting the screen or adjusting my big head doesn't compensate for this effect. I connected my monitor to the vga port and everything is as it should be. Is this a common occurance for notebooks? Am I nitpicking?

    BTW: I have noticed no hissing on earphone jack, but the display has only one refresh setting... 60 hz. UGHHH!
     
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  2. Doobi

    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    Did you get this on Ebay? Or from a reputable vendor?
     
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  3. wailuaok

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    Built and bought from Dell.com
     
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    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    You should call them right away. It appears you have a bad LCD or cable/connector is loose or broken.
     
    Doobi, Feb 19, 2008
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    Thanks. I thought maybe I was sweating over nothing. Its after 7:00 so I call tomorrow. I appreciate it!
     
    wailuaok, Feb 19, 2008
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