2007-09-16 05:09:52 · 8 answers · asked by Tia 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
If it's completely black, try hooking up an external monitor - most laptops have a connector that will let you do this. If it's still black on the external monitor, the video system in your laptop is blown and you should probably consider buying a new one rather than trying to get it fixed or replaced.
If it's just dim, check the online help and see if there's a way to adjust the brightness. If that's not the problem, your screen may need replacing. That would be too expensive to be worthwhile on most machines. Again, try an external monitor - if that works, you can at least use the laptop until you save up the money for a new one.
2007-09-16 05:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laptops rely on an illuminator lamp to display brightly. You will need to take it to a repair shop, as replacing the illuminator can be tricky. This is probably all the problem is.
2007-09-16 05:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
on my laptop I use hold down the Fn button (light blue) and the up arrow button until its a light as I like. Hope that helps.
2007-09-16 05:16:11 · answer #3 · answered by Do I need a mint? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the backilighting is gone - not overly expensive or difficult to replace.
2007-09-16 05:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new laptop
2007-09-16 05:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is probably not working. I hope you have it insured because that cost lots of money.
2007-09-16 05:15:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mr.P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call the manufacturer/tech support NOW!
2007-09-16 05:13:58 · answer #7 · answered by Sabrina Devareoux 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get it serviced by the computer people.
2007-09-16 05:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by jimmybond 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋