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    Lost the screen image on my A105

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Croref, Apr 11, 2009.

  1. Croref

    Croref Newbie

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    It went out while typing however, the external monitor I have connected still works great. I was able to make it a "primary" monitor and continue on. What to do about the problem is my question? The laptop is only two years old and no service contract.

    I am given to understand that the video card is incorporated into the mother board. Is my problem now that I need a new motherboard? Assuming me providing the labor, what does a new board cost???!! Would it be worth it as opposed to buying a new comp??

    ??What to do??
     
    Croref, Apr 11, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If an external screen works, it's more likely there's something wrong with the LCD itself. As a place to start you could check the cable connections. That don't cost anything.
     
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  3. Croref

    Croref Newbie

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    Do you mean internal cable co0nnections . .within the Laptop?

    How to?

    Thanks
     
    Croref, Apr 13, 2009
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    Yes. It's probably sitting under the keyboard. How to? You're on your own there. I'm super familiar with Toshibas.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 13, 2009
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    1shado1 Notebook Consultant

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    If a little help is needed with disassembly, check out this site:

    http://www.irisvista.com/tech/

    Don't know if your exact model is listed, but it's worth a try. :D
     
    1shado1, Apr 13, 2009
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    Thank you however, given the symptom, before I go that extreme I would like to have a better idea of the problem.
     
    Croref, Apr 13, 2009
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