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by gupta_k_ytm

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I purchase a compaq presario about 2 years ago, it worked well but unfortunately i power it one and there was no display on the screen, naturally i tried an external monitor and it work, but screen is having power but that nothing is being displayed.

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by ann777

Time to replace the LCD on the laptop.

When an external monitor works, but the lcd does not, the problem is the lcd. Systemboard is fine.

by cg it

most likey a bad converter[happened on two NEC Versa's of mine] which means you'll have to replace the LCD. Here is a link to a really great laptop repair company that can fix it if the parts are available.

http://www.laptoprepairco.com/

by paulp

If the system is only two years old, it may still be under warranty. Check with COMPAQ before you spend any money.

by alpha-male

Before you replace the whole LCD, make sure and check the ribbon cable between the systemboard and the screen. It's a long shot, but if it's loose or has gone bad you may be able to get away with just fixing/replacing it. Most likely the LCD will need replaced, but take a look at this first.

Good luck, hope this helps.

by clearsmashdrop

Its also possible the convert blew out and the lcd screen is okay. I had this happen once with a Dell. The converter on the side of the LCD was charred black. Usually a sign of failure. :-)

by william jay

Howdy,

It seems to me that replacing a 500 dollar part, (lcd), when most likely it is a 15 dollar part, ( one of: FL inverter, flourescent tube, or ribbon cable), is overkill. Unless you are setup to test and assess the actual problem, take it toa knowledgeable repair depot, rather than a tech support forum . . .

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