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Dell inspiron 1300 display problem

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by jayneyg

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Hi

I not a techi so please answer very simply. I have owned the above lap top approx 2 years. Very irritating problem has occured. When sitting with lap top on my lap the display screen dims to the point of total darkness. You can just make out shapes, but that is it. When I partially close the screen the backlight reappears but only for about 30 seconds before cutting out again. I'm thinking this could be a stability issue or is it simply overheating? The problem is much improved when the lap top is on the floor or desk - as it is as I'm writing this. Any ideas?? Many Thanks - Jayne

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by older mycroft

You've got a laptop that fades and dies when you've got it struggling to breathe while sitting on your lap, yet it is currently operating perfectly while sitting on a desk - AND you're currently using it to ask your question.

Is it a case of the laptop overheating?

Probably not - the laptop obviously is losing consciousness due to the garish cut and colours of whatever you are wearing!! :^0

by jayneyg

You are hilarious, and who said IT consultants were dull?! Change your career fella, you're wasted - tap, tap, tapping away! Not all helpful, it is obviously f****d as you appear to be!

by jayneyg

It does not just happen when it is on my lap, just more so. Still cuts out when on a desk just not as much.. Hence my over heating thought process. Guess I'll take it in and see what happens. The tone of your response just annoyed me somewhat.

by the scummy one

You really should take it into the shop, as the unit will likely need to be opened up.

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