Re: Toshiba Satellite Display Scrambled

jimlwin wrote:

>
> Before. The only time it unscrambles is a split second after changing
> screen resolution. You know how it gives you that pop up window stating
> "Windows will now apply your new desktop settings...........will be
> automatically restored in 15 seconds"- as soon as the 15 seconds are
> over it unscrambles for a split second then scrambles again. I have
> been using a regular monitor to try and fix this problem. It seems to
> me that if the screen were bad- it would never unscramble. I have
> traced and wiggled the video harness to see if there was a short but
> nothing seems to affect the screen. It also seems like the backlight on
> the screen is way too bright. Its so bright that you have to look at it
> from the side to see any colors. Otherwise its just white.

If it isn't the screen, it's the video chip on the motherboard - or both. In
any case, this is a hardware problem that you can't fix yourself unless you
are a tech who is extremely skilled at working on laptops. The best
solution is to send the machine to Toshiba repair.

Malke
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jimlwin wrote:

>
> I have a regular monitor plugged into the back and that seems to work
> fine. Does that narrow it down to the screen???
>
>
If everything works well when the laptop is using an external screen, then
by process of elimination you can pretty well determine that it isn't the
video chip dying. However, you might want to get an opinion from a computer
professional who can actually see the machine before you spend big bucks on
repairing the laptop screen.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

I would have to agree with Malke. In the event that the laptop is under
warranty, then it's actually a bonus to use a Toshiba repair center.


Malke wrote:
> jimlwin wrote:
>
> >
> > I have a regular monitor plugged into the back and that seems to work
> > fine. Does that narrow it down to the screen???
> >
> >
> If everything works well when the laptop is using an external screen, then
> by process of elimination you can pretty well determine that it isn't the
> video chip dying. However, you might want to get an opinion from a computer
> professional who can actually see the machine before you spend big bucks on
> repairing the laptop screen.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User