Monitor of Laptop going black when lid is adjusted

dealhunter1985

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

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?

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.

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.

dealhunter1985

thanks for the input guys.