Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi all,
Vanilla are planning an update to the site on April 24th (next Wednesday). It is a major PHP8 update which is expected to boost performance across the site. The site will be down from 7pm and it is expected to take about an hour to complete. We appreciate your patience during the update.
Thanks all.

Monitor of Laptop going black when lid is adjusted

  • 26-07-2014 2:45pm
    #1
    dealhunter1985
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,
    In the last few weeks, the built in webcam on my laptop has stopped working and also the screen of the laptop goes black when I adjust the lid/screen of the laptop. Sometimes I can get it back by adjusting the lid again.. Othertimes I have to restart the computer..
    Would anyone have any idea what is causing the problem?
    I suspect its something to do with a power/data cable of some sort between the base of the laptop and the screen being damaged/loose..
    I am going to bring it to a repair shop but like to have an idea of the possible cause before going there..
    ThoughtS?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    dealhunter1985
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭dealhunter1985


    dealhunter1985 wrote: »
    Hi Guys,
    In the last few weeks, the built in webcam on my laptop has stopped working and also the screen of the laptop goes black when I adjust the lid/screen of the laptop. Sometimes I can get it back by adjusting the lid again.. Othertimes I have to restart the computer..
    Would anyone have any idea what is causing the problem?
    I suspect its something to do with a power/data cable of some sort between the base of the laptop and the screen being damaged/loose..
    I am going to bring it to a repair shop but like to have an idea of the possible cause before going there..
    ThoughtS?

    Thanks

    Anyone?


  • #3
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,164 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    You're right, its the cable in the hinge. About a €10 part usually but its a bit of labour to fit it as it can mean a full take down to connect it back onto the board and screen.

    I'd hazard a guess most places would charge €60-80 all in.


  • #4
    Nino Brown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭Nino Brown


    Just had this problem myself. I replaced the cable but that didn't help, I ended up replacing the screen which solved the problem. The screen is actually easier to replace than the cable.


  • #5
    dealhunter1985
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭dealhunter1985


    thanks for the input guys.


Advertisement