racin chick

Hey, I remember from my posting this summer that some guys here work at IBM.....well i need help if anyone is in IT. My computer a thinkpad 770 suddenly won't work. I did a stupid thing and left it in my car last night (only for about 45 minutes). Now the screen won't turn on, I can hear the computer start up and even the fan working like normal when it's been on for a while however it's been like 24 hrs and the screen still will not work!!! Any suggestions? anyone want to fix my computer on the side (IBM ppl).....any help would be much appreciated!!! Thanks, Kari:cry:

AzimuthX

Probably a loose connection...

imported_ryanhook

If it's a laptop, you might have a function that allows you to switch between display modes (one for laptop screen, one for external monitor, one for both). That might be the only problem.

Do you have a key named "Fn" on your keyboard? It should be in the location labeled as 1 on the image I've posted.


The row of keys shown as 2 in that image are the keys you can press while pressing the Fn key. One of them probably switches between the display modes. It will have an icon on it that looks like a monitor or it may just show "LCD/CRT".

Take a look at the image included:


Also refer to this document (I know it's for a Thinkpad 380 but it may work): http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/support/thi.../monrom05.html
[window]www.pc.ibm.com/us/support/thinkpad/uguide/380/monrom05.html[/window]

If that doesn't solve the problem, I'm sure one of the computer guys on here can help you.

Legacy73

thanks i'll try that as soon as i get home!!!! once again TCC men to the rescue! =) (sorry this is RACIN CHICK under legacy)

Whiplash

so tell him to get off of ya and go fix yer 'puter

sorry, it just sounded way too tempting to pass up on..

oh i know..... i'll get it..

imported_echien

Wow that was really helpful dude, I just got a laptop too too and I wasn't sure what that FN key did.

BTW Love the sig. WRC HERE WE COME!!!

imported_ryanhook

Thanks! Speed Channel starts the broadcasts on the 29th!

Back on topic: Is the screen working?

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

Hook up an external monitor off your home computer to see if it runs okay, then troubleshoot. And yeah, tell Legacy to get off you. Everyone know women like to be on top.

imported_SumAzunGuy

damn my speed channel has no sound hahah its pretty clear though

racin chick

well since legacy got "off" me, we picked up my laptop and it worked! I really appreciated the help! You save me some coin for sure!!! Do you go to the meets? I'll try to pass on the favor sometime when I know how to fix something someone else needs help with (rarer makes of cars)! Thanks!

imported_echien

BTW what's your story racin chick, I don't think I know you.

You a camaro owner?

imported_ryanhook

Which one of us?

Legacy73

I beleive she's asking you Ryan. I'll probably be buying you a coffee next time your at a meet.

imported_ryanhook

Oh. Thanks, but no reward needed. I just hope I was of some help.