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    Screen not working, need help please

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by august555, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. august555

    august555 Newbie

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    Hi,
    I have an IBM Thinkpad R50e and the screen has stopped working. At startup I see the Microsoft Windows XP logo but after that the screen stays black. I've connected the laptop to an external monitor and the exact same thing happens on the external monitor. Can anyone lease help me.
    Whats the problem?
    How do I fix it?
    What part do I need?
    I'm desperate as I have an essay saved on the HD which needs to be handed in on Tuesday.
    Thanks.
     
    august555, Jan 13, 2008
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  2. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    Do you have a discrete or integrated GPU?
     
    John B, Jan 13, 2008
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  3. august555

    august555 Newbie

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    I think its integrated.
    I'll check online now.
     
    august555, Jan 13, 2008
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  4. gamemint

    gamemint Notebook Evangelist

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    You might need to do a clean windows install. You windows file might be corrupt
     
    gamemint, Jan 13, 2008
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    bsodder Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you tried booting into safe mode? Press F8 while booting. Sounds like a driver is hanging on the windows load. If it boots into safe mode you probably have a bad driver - check video first.
     
    bsodder, Jan 13, 2008
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  6. august555

    august555 Newbie

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    Hi,
    I just booted it in safe mode and it worked, thanks.

    All I have to do now is update the video drivers?
     
    august555, Jan 13, 2008
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    Back up all your user data first, including your important paper.
     
    Arki, Jan 13, 2008
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