Dell Inspiron 1150 Screen went dark! What to do???????

Question

I can use and see whats on the screen if I put a light up to it, but otherwise it is completely dark.. as if the light just shut off.. It's bright for the first few seconds when starting up, then goes dark... I do need some answers soon, since i'm in china currently.. Not sure what to do now, need Your help! thanks..
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It happened when it was hibernating, and i pressed a random key, to start it back up again..

Answer 1

it's the lightbulb that lights up the screen. The same happened to me a while a go. Pray that your computer is still in warranty period, because those light bulbs cost a fortune.

Answer 2

i searched on yahoo to see if anyone else has this problem, i have the same computer, dell inspiron 1150 and the screen started going dark around 3 days ago, if i close the computer and open it again it works for a few min, but then goes dark again...and i too can also see that the computer is not shutting down the graphics are still there....i wish i knew how to fix it, but thanks for the tip on the power supply i will now try not to charge it when im using it...

Answer 3

Try adjusting your brightness settings. Look for a function key on the keyboard (usually in a different color) that has a sun, lightbulb, or something similar.

If all else fails, try connecting it to a regular computer monitor and use it that way. When you get back, call Dell.

Answer 4

If you can't stop the system from turning off the display in the POWER section of Windows Control Panel, then you need a new HV florescent panel driver board.

The power settings may be turning off the display prematurely.

Answer 5

Contact Dell for a hardware replacement.

Answer 6

the lcds back light burned out

u need neew lcd


in short

ur ******:)

ah wait conect it to external monitor then shoudl be fine:)

Answer 7

well...that just means the backlight is dying. you need a new LCD.