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Post May 27th, 2009, 11:49 pm

Ok, Here's the situation. My laptop screen is broken it works i just cant see anything its just a black screen, now when i try and connect a monitor to it it comes up "No Signal". Is there anyway to make it work without haveing the main screen work?
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Post May 27th, 2009, 11:49 pm

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Post May 28th, 2009, 5:00 am

There is usually a function key that switches from the main laptop screen to an external monitor. What brand laptop is it?
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Post May 29th, 2009, 12:28 am

The brand is acer, it's only a new computer
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Post May 29th, 2009, 2:21 am

Well if it is only a new computer then you should have the manual that will tell you the function key combo you need.

In the meantime you can try fn+F5.
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Post May 29th, 2009, 3:57 am

??? if it's a brand new computer isn't your monitor still under warranty? And if so why don't you just get it fixed?
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Post June 1st, 2009, 7:13 pm

Try to change a DVI digital line.
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Post June 1st, 2009, 7:21 pm

jacksmith wrote:
Try to change a DVI digital line.


I'm curious how you knew the Acer had a DVI out and the monitor was digital and had a DVI in?
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Post June 10th, 2009, 7:03 am

jacksmith wrote:
Try to change a DVI digital line.


I don't even know what that is :?:

And grinch i tried the FN+F7 or whatever but it didnt work

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