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    Question: I have removed my laptop's LCD monitor, can I turn the computer on?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Levgre, Jul 11, 2010.

  1. Levgre

    Levgre Notebook Enthusiast

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    So the monitor is completely unplugged from my vostro 1500, so now the LCD connector and inverter connector are exposed. Can I turn on and use the laptop with an external monitor, or will the laptop(or me) be fried or shocked?

    I need to find a smaller scewdriver for the inverter, so replacement is postponed :/

    Also, is there an easy way to tell if the inverter was broken or not?

    Thanks for your help
     
    Levgre, Jul 11, 2010
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Of course you can.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 11, 2010
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