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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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8. This model has a VGA connector

Reply to madamesilverspurs (Reply #6)

Fri Jan 4, 2019, 07:12 PM

Jan 2019

...on the side. If you know someone with a standard vga monitor, you can connect their cable and monitor to your laptop to determine if the problem is with the screen built in to your laptop.

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Need some guidance, please! [View all] madamesilverspurs Jan 2019 OP

Try attaching an external monitor n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2019 #1

I hate to admit this, but madamesilverspurs Jan 2019 #2

What is the the manufacturer and model number of the newer laptop? n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2019 #3

It's a toshiba satellite. madamesilverspurs Jan 2019 #4

There is probably a label on the bottom n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2019 #5

Guess I should have thought of that, eh? madamesilverspurs Jan 2019 #6

This model has a VGA connector discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2019 #8

thank you for your efforts! madamesilverspurs Jan 2019 #11

Toshiba Laptop Black Screen After Logon teach1st Jan 2019 #7

BINGO!!!!! madamesilverspurs Jan 2019 #9

Glad to hear you're okay discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2019 #10

Breathing much easier, thank you! madamesilverspurs Jan 2019 #12

Yay! teach1st Jan 2019 #13