2.6 No Video, Part 1
No Video.
Standalone
or Docking
Station?
Standalone
Internal or
external
display*?
External
Adjust
brightness.
Video OK?
N
Check for bent
pins on cable.
Video OK?
Y
Done
Maintenance and Service Guide
Docking
Station
Go to
Section 2.7,
No Video, Part 2.
Adjust
brightness.
Internal
A
Y
Done
Replace one at a time. Test after each item:
1. Cable between notebook and computer display (if applicable)
2. Inverter board (if applicable)
3. Display
4. System board
N
Try
another
display.
*Note:
To change from internal to external
display, use the hotkey combination.
Video OK?
N
Depress lid
switch to ensure
operation.
Video OK?
N
Internal and
external
video OK?
Y
Done
Troubleshooting
Y
Done
Y
Done
N
Replace
system
board.
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