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Name: dragonxx
Date: July 21, 2007 at 16:48:22 Pacific
Subject: Vertical Lines on Monitor
OS: Windows XP
CPU/Ram: 512
Model/Manufacturer: Toshiba Satellite
Comment:

Hi!
Vertical Lines on Monitor each time I start up and I went into Safe Mode to an earlier date, but that didn't help.
Tried changing the AC Adaptor & turned off the DCL no help. These lines were Streaming when this first started, but now they are across screen about 1/4" wide. Does anyone have any idea what this could be? This is a Toshiba Satellite laptop rather new. Have never fooled with monitor colors.
Thanks so much


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Response Number 1
Name: mosaddique
Date: July 22, 2007 at 10:22:55 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

Monitor connectivity problem.

Sorry there is not much you can do about it other than replace the LCD panel.

This is a classic problem with older laptops.


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Response Number 2
Name: dragonxx
Date: July 24, 2007 at 16:48:06 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

Hi!

I connected this LAPTOP to a flat screen monitor and the results were the same! I still get the vertical lines. How would I go about replacing the LCD panel? Could I order that on ebay or elsewhere and install it myself?


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Response Number 3
Name: mosaddique
Date: July 25, 2007 at 00:35:36 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

If you are getting the same problem on an external monitor then the problem cannot be your LCD panel despite my having said that.

First make sure that the external monitor you used is free from such lines when used by other PCs.

If the external monitor exhibits lines on other PCs then use a different monitor to test.

If however the external monitor is good then that would suggest a more serious problem with your laptops graphics.

If it is your laptop graphics then the options you have depend on the type of graphics used in your laptop.

There are essentially two different types of graphics processors that can be found in computers in general: integrated and dedicated. For laptops it is more common (for cost, battery power and heat reasons) for it to be integrated. There are exceptions but that is usually found on more expensive higher end laptops.

If your laptop has integrated graphics then you would need to replace the motherboard.

If on the other hand it has a separate dedicated graphics module then that could be replaced so long as you can find the replacement part.

You would need to consult your laptop documentation and manuals to see what you have.

Replacing laptop parts (whether it is the LCD panel or graphics module or anything else) is not simple. You need the right tools, a good manual showing how to dis-assemble and assemble your laptop and a lot of patience.

Laptop parts are often sold by second hand dealers on ebay who cannibalise broken laptops and sell on their working parts for spares. The more popular your laptop the more likely you will be able to get a spare for it.

LCD screens tend to be sold either with the complete housing or sometimes just the panel itself. Each requires a different approach to replacing the part.

Similarly you could buy graphics modules on ebay. However, different laptops have different types and therefore you would have to ensure that you get one that will fit in your laptop.

Sometimes you can even buy faulty laptops of the same model as your laptop on ebay which may also be another way to source parts.

There is always the more expensive route of going to your laptop manufacturer who will probably have the part/s available at a price especially if it is a more recent laptop. Older laptops may not be supported by them anymore though in which case ebay is the most likely option.


As you can see from my response you need to do a bit more research into what exactly is the problem before you rush off and buy parts that you might not need.

I hope it helps.


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Response Number 4
Name: dragonxx
Date: September 21, 2007 at 16:20:42 Pacific
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Hi!and especially mosaddique
Sorry i waited so long and found out that it was the video chip on the mother board, which i was told that it was soldered on. And you are right, that i need a new mobo, as they say. So, i checked with toshiba and the price was $685.00 where you can buy a conpatable computer for that. Checked on ebay but that part would be almost impossible to find. Whould appreciate any response although this is an old post


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Response Number 5
Name: mosaddique
Date: September 22, 2007 at 07:31:00 Pacific
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dragonxx,

I suspected that that may well turn out to be the case.

At the price you have been quoted for a replacement motherboard, you might as well buy a new laptop.

You can (bearing in mid the caveats in my previous response) look for a spare part for your model on ebay.

Often you can find base units without (or with broken) screens, or a partly cannibalised laptop.

However, you seem to have already tried there without luck.


The other alternative is to google for second hand laptop dealers and repair places in your area as you can sometimes find something from those sources.

Just google for "used laptop parts" or "second hand laptop part" or "laptop spares" or similar and you will find many places. One of them may just have what you are after.


Here is just one example I found on a simple search.

http://www.excelcomputerinc.com/htm...

Good luck. I hope you find what you need.


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