chrisprickett Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 I have a laptop that I dropped the other day. It "seems" to be working fine except the display is barely visible. I'm talking just being able to make out the outlines of stuff. Here's the stupid question- Could it be a light or bulb of some sort that was damaged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kteitel Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Unfortunately no, there is no bulb. It might be a loose connection though. If you got the extended warranty you might be able to get it fixed. On thought, use this as the office computer and just hook a monitor up to it and get yourself another laptop. But before you do anythying else, BACKUP EVERYTHING on the hard drive!!!!! You are probably on borrowed time with the laptop. Kevin Teitel House-Pro Inspections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Have you tried dropping it again! I had a laptop sitting on our coffee table and our little 60lb Boarder Collie decided to attack the cat. Crash, boom and down goes the laptop on the tile floor. display goes out, lust like you are describing. I picked it up and slammed it back down on the table and Poof, the display came back on. This was two years ago and it is still going strong. Ya can fix anything with a hammer and duct tape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisprickett Posted March 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Originally posted by Scottpat Have you tried dropping it again! I had a laptop sitting on our coffee table and our little 60lb Boarder Collie decided to attack the cat. Crash, boom and down goes the laptop on the tile floor. display goes out, lust like you are describing. I picked it up and slammed it back down on the table and Poof, the display came back on. This was two years ago and it is still going strong. Ya can fix anything with a hammer and duct tape! WOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT F#$*ING WORKED! I just did exactly what you said, and poof! I'll keep you posted on the long-term effects. BTW... been having a little trouble with the wife lately. should I try the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Originally posted by chrisprickett WOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT F#$*ING WORKED! I just did exactly what you said, and poof! I'll keep you posted on the long-term effects. BTW... been having a little trouble with the wife lately. should I try the same thing? Has her display been dim lately? - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisprickett Posted March 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Originally posted by Jim KatenHas her display been dim lately? - Jim Katen, Oregon ...now that you mention it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Originally posted by chrisprickett BTW... been having a little trouble with the wife lately. should I try the same thing? I've never tried it myself, but I hear dropping the wife can be a very expensive proposition. Recommended only in extreme circumstances. [] Brian G. She Gets the Goldmine, You Get the Shaft [:-headach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 This is what happens when we let people like Chris have computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisprickett Posted March 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Originally posted by kurt This is what happens when we let people like Chris have computers. That's nuttin'! I just got a Blackbeery phone with a Bluetooth wireless headset. Know I look just like that geek who was walking around Inspection World talking to himself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 For all of your compooter problems call Scott aka. Bubba the repairman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 That's nuttin'! I just got a Blackbeery phone with a Bluetooth wireless headset. Know I look just like that geek who was walking around Inspection World talking to himself! Blackerry wireless is the great equalizer. Now, we no longer have to wonder if that strange person talking to themselves is schizophrenic or not; we can just figure everyone is talking on their phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted March 14, 2005 Report Share Posted March 14, 2005 Kinda like Blackberry Whine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mishoe Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Chris I do not remember you teaching us how to fix computer in class Was this under Electrical or Mechanical?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisprickett Posted March 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Originally posted by David Mishoe Chris I do not remember you teaching us how to fix computer in class Was this under Electrical or Mechanical?? Dave, That was under "Don't do what I do"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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