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    Laptop broken screen - stuck on Windows 10 log-in screen and cannot use external monitor

    Just to circle back with the solution. I tried different cables, but what worked was a different monitor with HDMI connector. From the log-in screen I pressed WINDOWS KEY + P twice (which I had previously tried with the original monitors). This allowed me to duplicate screen, log in and back up...
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    Laptop broken screen - stuck on Windows 10 log-in screen and cannot use external monitor

    Thanks, Luftij, for your answer and for moving the post.. I've tried entering password, operating 'blind'. I agree this should work, but maybe I ma using the wrong combination of keystrokes and clicks. I've got another Windows 10 machine at home and will try later to replicate the steps. I've...
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    Laptop broken screen - stuck on Windows 10 log-in screen and cannot use external monitor

    I have a Windows 10 Lenovo Ideapad 310-15ABR. The screen is not working – just showing striped lines. I want to connect it to an external monitor, but cannot as I am on the Windows 10 log-in screen (I know this because it quickly flicks onto the attached external monitor connected via VGA cable...