Screen goes black

berettabattler · 01-18-2009, 12:08 AM

Same here, Mine started to do it last night and I can't figure out why....

My model is Toshiba Satellite P105-S9312....

At times, the screen would come back on its own but it goes black too for no reason.

dai · 01-18-2009, 01:52 AM

maybe a loose connection to the screen

**TriggerFinger** · 01-18-2009, 10:15 AM

Try with another operating system like linux live CD. If it behaves the same then it could be hardware related.

berettabattler · 01-18-2009, 12:54 PM

How can i check for the loose connectors?

I read something about the lcd connectors are easily broken or something like that......

Which hardware would it be that is failing?

thanks.

**TriggerFinger** · 01-19-2009, 09:29 AM

As per dai's advise.. it could be a loose connection. That means you may need to open the laptop up (get hold of a service manual so you will have some instructions to follow).

berettabattler · 02-10-2009, 01:57 PM

Is still happening, I tried and plug it into my monitor and it worked.

But when I went back to the laptop monitor, is just blank..

What can i do?

**TriggerFinger** · 02-10-2009, 02:32 PM

May be you need a new LCD or an inverter.

berettabattler · 02-10-2009, 08:11 PM

http://www.invertercentral.com/qrySe...FRk_awodiWa22A

is this the inverter?

If so, How can i dissemble the lcd from the laptop?

How can i know if its the screen itself or could it be the inverter?

thanks.

**TriggerFinger** · 02-10-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by berettabattler

http://www.invertercentral.com/qrySe...FRk_awodiWa22A

is this the inverter? -- yes, make sure it is compatible with your model of laptop.

If so, How can i dissemble the lcd from the laptop? -- get hold of a service manual for your laptop model. AFAIK it could be quite difficult for those doing it the first time... you may do more harm than good if luck is not on your side.

How can i know if its the screen itself or could it be the inverter? -- very hard to tell given the symptoms (dim/dark screen)... that is why you need to try out parts so you will know which one. IMHO it would be costly if you have no spares lying around... better for you if have it fixed by a professional.

thanks.

01-18-2009, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
berettabattler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Screen goes black Same here, Mine started to do it last night and I can't figure out why.... My model is Toshiba Satellite P105-S9312.... At times, the screen would come back on its own but it goes black too for no reason.

01-18-2009, 01:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,588 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Screen goes black maybe a loose connection to the screen __________________

01-18-2009, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,826 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Screen goes black Try with another operating system like linux live CD. If it behaves the same then it could be hardware related. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

01-18-2009, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
berettabattler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: Screen goes black How can i check for the loose connectors? I read something about the lcd connectors are easily broken or something like that...... Which hardware would it be that is failing? thanks.

01-19-2009, 09:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,826 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Screen goes black As per dai's advise.. it could be a loose connection. That means you may need to open the laptop up (get hold of a service manual so you will have some instructions to follow). __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

02-10-2009, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
berettabattler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: Screen goes black Is still happening, I tried and plug it into my monitor and it worked. But when I went back to the laptop monitor, is just blank.. What can i do?

02-10-2009, 02:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,826 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Screen goes black May be you need a new LCD or an inverter. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

02-10-2009, 08:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
berettabattler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: Screen goes black http://www.invertercentral.com/qrySe...FRk_awodiWa22A is this the inverter? If so, How can i dissemble the lcd from the laptop? How can i know if its the screen itself or could it be the inverter? thanks.