The dreaded black screen, help!

[rzlblrt417]

So I have a HP G60-200 and when I went to go turn it on this morning and the screen was just black. I know the computer is booting because I tested it on an external monitor and that works. I wanted to know what you all think it could be before I attempt to replace the screen because the screens for this computer are pretty expensive. Thanks!

 

[lxgoldsmith]

on laptops, there is usually an "fn" key and a key to toggle the external display, in case you wanted to use it as a desktop style computer.

press fn+display and it should switch back to the laptop monitor

 

[rzlblrt417]

I did in fact attempt that, didn't change anything

 

[lxgoldsmith]

make sure you're pressing the right key, check if the external monitor turns off when you do this. If your external monitor turns off, you may need to replace a piece of the laptop's hardware.

 

[rzlblrt417]

gotcha, ill give that a shot. If that is the case, what piece of hardware do you think it is? screen, inverter or mobo?

 

[jarotech]

Before changing your screen your problem could be the inverter or the light for the screen. If it is the inverter you would see something on the screen with a light pointing at an angle.

 

[lxgoldsmith]

it's not the mobo, or it wouldn't turn on. Turn up the brightness in case you're being pranked. it could be a broken backlight, inverter, or a part within the screen (replace whole screen if so)

 

[rzlblrt417]

The screen is definitely all black, so I guess its not the inverter. wouldn't the light be in the screen itself?

 

[lxgoldsmith]

^ no, it's lit from the sides