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substitution for a backlight

Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ajetrumpet, Sep 12, 2010.

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hello all,

I have a quick question - the backlight has gone out of my dv6000 HP laptop and I have another monitor I can use, and the correct adaptor. I may need to install the software for it first though. Problem is I can't see the dialogs to install it! Is there anyway I can sub another monitor in for the laptop before installing the adaptor hookup software?

I can see the dialogs but they are extremely faint, so much so that I can only read some of the dialog title bars.

thank you for any assistance!

ajetrumpet, Sep 12, 2010

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Do you have an external monitor you can use/borrow?

tilleroftheearth, Sep 12, 2010

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Adapter hookup software? What adapter is this and what monitor are you trying to use?

Maybe use a flashlight.

Trottel, Sep 12, 2010

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the backlight turned on for me once more. unbelievable...it's been completely out for 2 weeks. I'm sorry I posted the thread. thank you for the replies.

ajetrumpet, Sep 12, 2010

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