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Inspiron 1100: screen blacks out
for the last couple of weeks, it happens more and more frequently
I can close the notebook, and reopen it, and the screen will appear again.
It is to the point that it sometimes happens every two minutes or so.
Please help
thanks in advance
GixxerUT
- thanks, but I already had the settings to "never" and hibernate disabledit blacks out right in the middle of whatever I am doingif I have had the laptop off for a while, then it works for longer, but it seems to be almost like an overheating issue or something similar, but the fan isn't always running when it does it, so I am baffled (it just shut off while I was typing this)
- I would try a couple of simple things sometimes we overlook the obvious.Try removeing the batery and reinstalling it see if the display screen button is sticking also you might try to remove the memmory sticks swap slots and reseat them.Blow cand air thrue the vents to flush dust out make sure your laptop has ample air flow is it acting up maybe when on a bed where airflow is restricted? Run adware virus scan ect tho it sound like hardware related issue. Are you getting any system errors? And is it booting normal? Just a couple of simple sugestions good luck.Inspiron XPS
3.4 H/T processor
1 gig ram
256 ddr ati 9800
15.4 wide aspect ultra sharp
wuxga(1920x1200) display
Operating system windows xp home
Service pk 2
Logitech MX750 wireless mouse
Nostromo n52 gamepad - While holding down the key "Fn" and the "F8". Press the cursor up or down keys.So far has worked and reduced the number of times this happens.
Message Edited by Keith P on 12-30-200405:27 PM
Message Edited by Keith P on 12-30-200405:27 PM
Message Edited by Keith P on 12-30-2004 05:28 PM
- GixxerUT-
Does it black out even when you have the laptop on battery power alone?
I just started having the same problem just over an hour ago on my inspiron 8200. It'll work fine if I start it up on battery power, but the second I plug in the AC power adaptor it blanks out. Holding down the key "Fn" and "F8" does work, but only for a few seconds if on AC power. I'm not sure, but I think it has something to do with the backlight power inverter. The 1100 has Intel video and the 8200 has ATI. It is possible that they both use the same inverter(?). It appears that the inverter control is part of the video system. And reasonable that any software control could be the same. Similar to software control (brightness, hues,etc.) of a desktop monitor.
Try it.- The answer lies within these 3 links (provided you have used a soldering iron before, or know a tech or someone who has):
Informative article for alternative to replacing the entire scree for $599! :
"A Bright Outlook for Laptop Users With Dark, Dim Displays"
http://reed-electronics.com/ecnmag/article/CA414994
CCFL part number:
http://www.jkllamps.com/laptop.cfm
JKL's page will refer you to 2 other sites for purchases of quantities less than 100 since they won't sell you just 1 or 2.
There is also alot of great info on this page to help you fix the problem. READ it!
Step by step instructions w/ photos for replacing a bulb on a Dell Latitude (similar on most laptops, I think):
http://home.comcast.net/~stonent/screenfix.htm
I myself will order the parts on Monday and try it out myself, since I'm pretty good w/ the iron.
Hope that helps and good luck.
jeffcmfrt
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Posted December 22nd, 2004 00:00
3.4 H/T processor
1 gig ram
256 ddr ati 9800
15.4 wide aspect ultra sharp
wuxga(1920x1200) display
Operating system windows xp home
Service pk 2
Logitech MX750 wireless mouse
Nostromo n52 gamepad