Graphics problem on Compaq 610

Piste

Hi there, sorry if this is the wrong forum...wasn't sure if it should be in laptops or what...basically my laptop's screen has gone all wonky, the colours are all messed up. I'll post a screenshot. Any idea what could cause this? I havent tweaked any settings...it was all fine at 5pm this afternoon =/

I've tried restarting, shutting down the computer and starting it again, taking out the battery and blowing it (ok it's not a VHS but I'm desperate!) and dping a recovery...and nothing

ED E

I cant really say much wrong with that? Can you attach the image as a file attachment rather than using a photo hosting service?

Lu Tze

Ah i see what the problem is here, there's a giant turtle in your display :pac:

Can't see anything wrong myself - which might indicate the screen rather than a graphics problem

thenightrider

The colours look ok in the screen shot can you get a biger picture and just post a link to a biger picture

Any way for a start if you have a monitor or a lcd tv with vga input connect your laptop up to it and see if it is the same

Piste

I posted the same pic on facebook and someone said they could see nothing wrong...oh dear it must be my screen so...any way I can fix it? =/

thenightrider

Ok the good thing is its not you gpu the bad thing is it looks like its going to need a screen but it is not as dear as geting a new motherboard

one thing i would do before geting a screen is checking the display lead in side the laptop

thenightrider

you can also give me a call on my mobile or on my skype i can pm you my details and tell you how to test it easyier then typing

Piste

That's very kind of you, that would be great We have free IT support in college but I'm working 9-5 on the other side of the city so I can't see how I can avail of it

thenightrider

if you have use of an other pc im sure i can find a link that will show you if you wanted it could be just the cable not siting in all the way you will have to take the screen out to check 20 min's top's to do it and could save you a ton

Piste

Will that void my warrenty though? I can definitely use another laptop/PC at home. I'd be scared of making the problem worse

thenightrider

If the laptop is still in warrentyi would bring the laptop back and get them to sort it out