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    Toshiba M100 Lid close switch??? help needed!

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by vols_xx, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. vols_xx

    vols_xx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a laptop here (Toshiba M100) from a friend who it's backlight seems broken (The lcd works, vga ouput too). I thought it was the inverter but I think it's not finally:

    When I boot the laptop, during the post process, the backlight come on for 2-3 seconds then turns back off forever. I guess the problem is with the lid close switch since the inverter seems to work.

    I can't find the lid close switch at all, even with the bezel off. Anyone can help me find this switch??

    Thanks!
     
    vols_xx, Mar 16, 2009
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  2. CyberVisions

    CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord

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    Make sure you haven't inadvertently set the display output to external. Find the Fn and F5 keys and hold them down simultaneously once. If the display doesn't come back on, then press the 2 buttons again to restore it to its previous state.


    Toshiba Satellite M100 User Guide
     
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  3. vols_xx

    vols_xx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Already done, that's how I tested the VGA Output

    Thanks for the reply.
     
    vols_xx, Mar 16, 2009
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    vols_xx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone has any idea where is the lid close switch??
    The switch that closes the LCD while closing the lid.
     
    vols_xx, Mar 17, 2009
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    vols_xx Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's been a while since I am searhcing for service manuals and nothing up to date.

    I really need to know where is this lid close switch... Anyone?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    vols_xx, Mar 23, 2009
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    gardener Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have the same laptop, but different problems.
    Anyway, the switch you are looking for is a magnetic one. It's located on the upper left border inside the lid, easy to find with something magnetic.

    good luck
     
    gardener, Apr 23, 2009
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