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    How can I fix horizontal lines on my Toshiba laptop screen?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JanCarol42, Jul 6, 2008.

  1. JanCarol42

    JanCarol42 Newbie

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    I have a Toshiba Satellite A45S1202 laptop, and a few days ago, horizontal lines appeared on my screen. The guy at Staples said I need a new screen. But now the lines are gone and the screen is fine.

    Does anyone know a simple fix for this problem without replacing the screen? Now that this has happened once, is my screen about to go completely out, or do I have some time before it does?

    Any troubleshooting help you have would be appreciated! Thanks!
     
    JanCarol42, Jul 6, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Could be a loose LCD cable. The horizontal lines usually remain permanent if its the LCD screen or GPU
     
    flipfire, Jul 6, 2008
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  3. Tusin

    Tusin Notebook Evangelist

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    This would be on the odd side. But where the lines moving? Like going from top to bottom or vice-versa? Does your Power Supply have 2 or 3 prong plug?
     
    Tusin, Jul 6, 2008
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I would also vote for a loose connector on the display cable. All the opening and closing of the display can sometimes cause the connector to work loose. I first had this problem about 20 years ago and discovered that pushing on the notebook's casing in a certain place would fix the problem for a few days.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 7, 2008
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