About a month ago, the screen just went black after the VAIO image came out but I can hear Win XP running and even Avast updated online!!! Ive used an external monitor and the same problem exists!
Some say its the bulb or inverter - Ive even followed a suggestion of unplugging the power cord from the laptop,take out the batteryn and press the power on button for 60 seconds. It still wont work....but at least the wallpaper came out briefly B4 it went black again....
HELP....I need help.....any suggestions please? I cant afford any laptop....
whats the most likeliest reason please?
Reply 1 : HELP - Vaio Black Screen!
Hi,
if the same problem persists with an external monitor, it is 100% sure that the faulty part is not the lamp or inverter! If I understand right the external monitor goes black too?
If so, it is most likely the video card that has gone bad.
This is bad for itself but the good news is that according to the specs I found under your model, you should be having a dedicated ATi Mobility Radeon X600 video card, correct?
If that's true it most likely is not soldered but just in a slot and can be easily replaced. I had the same card on my previous laptop and resold it for about 30 euros as used and that was an year ago. So you should be able to find one cheap.
However, first make sure that this is the video card you currently have and that it is not soldered. You will have to open the laptop.
if the same problem persists with an external monitor, it is 100% sure that the faulty part is not the lamp or inverter! If I understand right the external monitor goes black too?
If so, it is most likely the video card that has gone bad.
This is bad for itself but the good news is that according to the specs I found under your model, you should be having a dedicated ATi Mobility Radeon X600 video card, correct?
If that's true it most likely is not soldered but just in a slot and can be easily replaced. I had the same card on my previous laptop and resold it for about 30 euros as used and that was an year ago. So you should be able to find one cheap.
However, first make sure that this is the video card you currently have and that it is not soldered. You will have to open the laptop.
Reply 2 : HELP - Vaio Black Screen!
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Originally Posted by Gracy123 
Hi,
if the same problem persists with an external monitor, it is 100% sure that the faulty part is not the lamp or inverter! If I understand right the external monitor goes black too? If so, it is most likely the video card that has gone bad. This is bad for itself but the good news is that according to the specs I found under your model, you should be having a dedicated ATi Mobility Radeon X600 video card, correct? If that's true it most likely is not soldered but just in a slot and can be easily replaced. I had the same card on my previous laptop and resold it for about 30 euros as used and that was an year ago. So you should be able to find one cheap. However, first make sure that this is the video card you currently have and that it is not soldered. You will have to open the laptop. |
Yep...same problem...screen on the external monitor remains dark - can VERY faintly see the icons while Win XP running as usual. Youd think its the Video Card eh?
Reply 3 : HELP - Vaio Black Screen!
I also think it's a video card problem.
Reply 4 : HELP - Vaio Black Screen!
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Originally Posted by jungletrekker
Yep...same problem...screen on the external monitor remains dark - can VERY faintly see the icons while Win XP running as usual. Youd think its the Video Card eh?
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