laptop problem

augusta



Joined: 10/06/2008
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 16:09

We have a 2 year old Acer laptop 4520. It is only used with word program, never on the internet. Occasionally dark patches appear on the screen for half a second and the picture on the screen seems unstable. Then everything reverts to normal again. What can be wrong? Who can help?

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 16:19

Either there is a power problem to the screen or your graphics card is breaking down.



Repairs are possible. In the TRNC , not sure who touch such a high end specification machine, but if you only use the laptop for word applications you may as well buy a new one at around £170 in the UK.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 16:28

To determine whether it is a graphics card problem or a screen problem try to borrow a monitor and plug it into your external monitor port, you will have to switch between the laptop screen and the monitor using the Fn key and whatever function key (top row of your keyboard) has been assigned to that particular task.

AJ

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 16:28

take it to sunny net buy lemars at karakum give you advise free estimate

MICK THE FISH


Joined: 27/05/2008
Posts: 180

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 16:48

I have the same problem - its the brandy I think

augusta



Joined: 10/06/2008
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 20:09

just read your answers and advice!

thanks.

Since writing this post, the laptop has behaved itself....no problems! We are wondering if it only happens when it is working on the battery. will check that out first.



We have another identical laptop(the one I am now using!).....can I connect the two laptops together and test my husband's laptop screen through my laptop screen? If so what sort of cable do we need and where do we plug it in?

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 21:03

Augusta

'We have another identical laptop(the one I am now using!).....can I connect the two laptops together and test my husband's laptop screen through my laptop screen? If so what sort of cable do we need and where do we plug it in?'



As far as I know that is not easy if not impossible to do. A stand alone monitor is the easiest way to check. So I would beg steal or borrow



AJ

augusta



Joined: 10/06/2008
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
12/01/2009 01:13

AlsancakJack

thanks for the advice...will follow!

DaveA



Joined: 12/11/2008
Posts: 30

Message Posted:
12/01/2009 09:26

If you have got google try typing in the problem and see what they come up with,i find it very helpfull at times,you never know worth a try first.