Displays only when external VGA monitor is connected.
The laptop displays on its MONITOR only when an external VGA monitor is connected. Otherwise, it emits 8 beeps, waits for about then 8 beeps again after about 3 seconds.
On its display, it shows a blinking cursor while beeping.
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Before i diagnose this, I need a little more clarity.
1. Does the laptop display work when the external display is connected.
2. Do the beep codes sound like they are grouped in a sequence or is it doing 8 consecutive beeps and then just stopping.
3. Do you see the BIOS splash screen before the blinking cursor shows up, and by it's display do you mean the internal or external display.
by Joel
TO: OLDTURKEY03
I did as you suggested (that I press "D" and then power on the Laptop). This is what I got.
The Laptop displays solid colours in the following pattern: white-red-green-blue-(blank). It does this pattern twice(2x) then remains blank. This solid colours are shows whether or not the external display is connected. And no beeps are heard during the solid colour display.
by mmachofa
So they are being displayed on your LCD screen (external monitor disconnected)?
by oldturkey03
TO: OLDTURKEY03
Yes!
by mmachofa
So if your internal LCD displays those colors etc and an external monitor works as well, that means your LCD is ok and your video card is ok. Check/replace the LVDS cable.
by oldturkey03
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