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Screen Blackout
Windows XP Home. Dell Inspiron 2200 Laptop. After being up for 30-60 minutes
the screen suddenly goes dark (there is a ghost image). If I shut the cover, then reopen it and press the power button the screen comes up without loss of info. Once it's happened the frequency of blackout becomes more rapid--every 5 minutes or so. Help! At least to this point I haven't lost data. |
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Screen Blackout
A professional technician can tell you which applies in your case:
1- failing power supply 2- defective cooling fan 3- defective screen 4- malfunctioning video --- Leonard Grey Errare humanum est Willie wrote: Windows XP Home. Dell Inspiron 2200 Laptop. After being up for 30-60 minutes the screen suddenly goes dark (there is a ghost image). If I shut the cover, then reopen it and press the power button the screen comes up without loss of info. Once it's happened the frequency of blackout becomes more rapid--every 5 minutes or so. Help! At least to this point I haven't lost data. |
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I had something similar on a desktop computer, and the fix was to replace
the video card. In the case of a laptop, the video may be built-in to the motherboard, and so replacing it can be more of a chore. That is, the entire motherboard might need replacing. However, it is also possible that the video RAM can be replaced separately form the video chip/card. But, before doing anything drastic/expensive, try cleaning the air inlets and exits and then try running the computer on a flat, hard surface (desk or table). If you are lucky, the problem might be as simple as overheating. Good luck. "Willie" wrote in message news Windows XP Home. Dell Inspiron 2200 Laptop. After being up for 30-60 minutes the screen suddenly goes dark (there is a ghost image). If I shut the cover, then reopen it and press the power button the screen comes up without loss of info. Once it's happened the frequency of blackout becomes more rapid--every 5 minutes or so. Help! At least to this point I haven't lost data. |
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Screen Blackout
Willie wrote (in news
Windows XP Home. Dell Inspiron 2200 Laptop. After being up for 30-60 minutes the screen suddenly goes dark (there is a ghost image). If I shut the cover, then reopen it and press the power button the screen comes up without loss of info. Once it's happened the frequency of blackout becomes more rapid--every 5 minutes or so. Help! At least to this point I haven't lost data. That sounds an awful lot like a power saving function of the laptop (or application). It should be configurable; check your manual under power management. Does it do that when you’re actively using it? Can you bring it back just by pressing some keys? Do you have a power-saving application running? -- Alec S. news/alec-synetech/cjb/net |
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Screen Blackout
Willie wrote (in news
Windows XP Home. Dell Inspiron 2200 Laptop. After being up for 30-60 minutes the screen suddenly goes dark (there is a ghost image). If I shut the cover, then reopen it and press the power button the screen comes up without loss of info. Once it's happened the frequency of blackout becomes more rapid--every 5 minutes or so. Help! At least to this point I haven't lost data. Another thought: It could be caused by overheating, dust, or maybe a loose connection. Try holding the laptop up, with the display’s screen facing the ground. Gently shake it a bit and see if the screen goes blank. If it does, then that’s your problem; it’s not a laptop, it’s an Etch-a-Sketch. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. -- Alec S. news/alec-synetech/cjb/net |
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