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    Using a laptop with screen unplugged

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kiteman112000, Aug 18, 2020.

  1. kiteman112000

    kiteman112000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My new Sager monitor was damaged during shipping, so I have to send it back before I get a replacement and it will be down a couple of days. Can I put some electrical tape on the connection cable, plug my laptop into an external monitor and still use it safely, or should I leave it off and unplugged until the new screen arrives?
     
    kiteman112000, Aug 18, 2020
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    Just leave the broken display in the laptop and use it as is.
     
    senso, Aug 19, 2020
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    I have to send it back before I get them to send me a new one. So either it's down for a few days or I tape up the connection and use it solely on an external monitor.
     
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    Dont use a high residue tape, something like a painter paper tape is best, or just put a plastic bag over the lose cable end and tape the bag shut instead.
     
    senso, Aug 19, 2020
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