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    Panasonic CF-30 Video issue

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by casper_blue, Dec 9, 2009.

  1. casper_blue

    casper_blue Newbie

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    Hi guys, I am new to this forum so in advance thank again for any support.

    I have a CF-30 MK2. Been working fine for a while. I recently got a black screen without any warning on it. Ever since, when i boot up i get no video ( LCD screen or External VGA ), I see the HDD light flash at the once or twice but nothing else. I don't get any error code beeping. I have swapped out HDD and RAM without success.

    Now i am debating if it's the back light of the LCD or inverter ( Which i tried to look closely with a flash light but don't see anything ) or if it's the motherboard.

    Any support to try and target my problem would be greatly appreciated.
     
    casper_blue, Dec 9, 2009
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  2. tough-2-go

    tough-2-go Notebook Deity

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    Have you tried Fn F3 to see if it will switch to the external monitor? If after doing that you still get no video then I am afraid you got a bad motherboard. If it was just the backlight on the laptop you would still get external video.
     
    tough-2-go, Dec 9, 2009
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  3. casper_blue

    casper_blue Newbie

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    Yes I tried pressing on the FN+F3 and no result. Thats what i figured. I will try doing more tests. But i guess thats how the cookie crumbles.
     
    casper_blue, Dec 9, 2009
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  4. tough-2-go

    tough-2-go Notebook Deity

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    A CF-30 MK2 should still be under warranty, you may want to call panasonic at 1-800-laptop5 and see what they tell you.
     
    tough-2-go, Dec 9, 2009
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  5. TBtech29

    TBtech29 Notebook Evangelist

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    Tough 2 go is correct, i believe it would be in warranty.
     
    TBtech29, Dec 9, 2009
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