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    hardware or software?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by selrah01, Aug 22, 2007.

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    selrah01 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i dont know if my vga out put is malfunctioning or if my software is not working.the image from my vga doesnt translate to my external monitor it detects it but the image doesnt appear any ideas?
     
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    selrah01 Notebook Enthusiast

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    my notebook is a a8js thanks in advance
     
    selrah01, Aug 22, 2007
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    How does it detect it? Did you try pressing FN+F8?
     
    coriolis, Aug 22, 2007
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    of course it was the first thing i did i also try manual but it doent work
     
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    by detecting i mean that when i check the options of monitors it appears but it doesnt translate the image
     
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    Hmmm, Interesting. Are the latest drivers installed? The FN+F8 function should toggle to external and internal without much software conflict so that seems like either a bad VGA cable, or a bad VGA output. I assume the LCD works fine on another computer?
     
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    yep i got lasted drivers and yes the vga is tested to work since i use it all the time with other computers so i guess its a bad vga output
     
    selrah01, Aug 22, 2007
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