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My laptop screen is smashed, can I still watch it through my tv and rga cable?

  • 19-08-2010 12:20pm
    #1
    CorkMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭


    I got a quote of €200 to fix the screen, plus labour. That is ludicrous IMO.

    I have a TV though that takes in VGA, it has the same input as a PC Monitor. I connected a comp up to it before. But will I be able to view the laptop through it?


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  • #2
    questioner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 408 ✭✭questioner


    sure can, even better if you have a hdmi out.

    you can fix screens yourself relatively easily too, ive fixed 7 or 8 with spares from ebay


  • #3
    ricman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭ricman


    Press fn plus f5,f6,f7,f9 to turn on external vga monitor, look for function key with logo,square,tv symbol,or 2 tv logo,s.Press FN plus function key at the same time.


  • #4
    CorkMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭CorkMan


    ricman wrote: »
    Press fn plus f5,f6,f7,f9 to turn on external vga monitor, look for function key with logo,square,tv symbol,or 2 tv logo,s.Press FN plus function key at the same time.

    Can you explain a bit better please.


  • #5
    ricman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭ricman


    Press fn key plus the function key with a square,or 2 squares ie tv/monitor logo,that turns on vga out, turn on monitor, before you turn on pc.
    FN KEY IS USUALLY on the lower right,or left of keyboard.
    function key on mine is f7 .
    press fn plus function key at the same time.ie just fn plus another key.


  • #6
    questioner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 408 ✭✭questioner


    in my experience those shortcuts dont work that well,win7 picks up external displays automatically - how old is the laptop? the screen entirely smashed so that you cant make anything out of it? or could you see the screen enough to adjust settings - again check out ebay for your laptop model replacement lcd, should get one for between 80 and 100 sterling . if your capable of operating a screwdriver then replacing it should be no problem.


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  • #7
    unnameduser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,081 ✭✭✭unnameduser


    You dont mention what make or model laptop you are using but 200+ labour is quite expensive for most screens.


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