Laptop screen doesnt work, perfect with external moniter

Pyllage

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May 8, 2013
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So...being a super clutz, I recently dropped my laptop (Lenovo G575). :( When I turn it on, the screen goes bright grey and stays that way. But other than that, there's no problem. I can use the laptop just fine as a desktop with an external moniter screen. I was just wondering if I could fix it by replacing the screen? Or do you think it could be a connectivity problem or something and even if I buy a screen and fix it up, it won't work? What could be wrong? Is it hard to replace a screen? (I don't know much about computers/laptops, but can follow guidelines/research and usually get them right...)

Sorry for all the questions and thanks much!