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Old 01-14-2008, 02:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Dell with busted screen

I have a Dell C610 Latitude with a cracked and busted up screen. I would like to use an external monitor so I can continue to use it. My question is this: can I remove the busted screen? If not, can I hook up an external mouse and keyboard? If I can remove the screen and still have the computer work, that would be the best case.
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Old 01-14-2008, 05:38 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Dell with busted screen

Okay, I have my external monitor hooked up but is there any way to turn off the LCD on the laptop? The screen is busted and is very distracting to use. I tried to do fn+F8 but it only turned off the external monitor.
I might just tape a piece of paper or something over the screen so it doesn't bother my students.
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Old 01-17-2008, 03:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Dell with busted screen

Buy a new laptop! (or refurbished) I got a 17" for under 500 bucks and it works awesome.

If thats not possible, go to Dell.com and technical support- chat.

I'm sure they could send you the manual on how to do repairs (and how to take parts off)

I'd bet you could take the monitor part off... good luck
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Old 01-23-2008, 02:36 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Dell with busted screen

Hi cc103,

The screen can easily be removed from the laptop without any adverse effects on it's operation. Removal is straightfoward - download service manual from dell if necessary.

Surprised that Fn+F8 doesn't turn the LCD off - have you tried pressing it several times?

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