AboutShot Expertise I can answer most questions concerning Microsoft operating systems from DOS through Windows 2003. Hardware or software questions welcome. This is what I do for a living, and I love it! So instead of giving extra to Uncle Sam, I decided to give a little for free. Fire away!
Experience I have been working with computers for over 20 years, currently hold a full time job as a Network Administrator for large financial institution, and run my own PC/Network consulting company since 1998.
Education/Credentials Microsoft Certified;
Novell Certified;
Comptia A Certified;
IBM Certified Business Partner in Desktops/Laptops/Servers;
HP Certified Technician Desktops/Laptops/Servers;
Toshiba Authorized Service Technician;
Expert: Shot Date: 6/21/2008 Subject: Laptop failure to display programs/start
Question Hello there,
I have been given a laptop( Toshiba 430 CDS/1.3 Model# PA 1230U VCD.
Ever since i got it, when i switch it on it doesn't display anything on the screen but a faint light, however the on light lits and another sign is of betterly if ain't mistaken and it displays as full,
Can u let me know whats the problem, could there be a damaged device?
regards,
Justine
Answer Hi Justine, first I would try plugging in a regular monitor to see if the display works there. If it does, then there is a problem with the laptop display only.
If it does not, then I would try booting it from a diagnostic CD or Floppy disk to see if it will come on at all. If it does, you can run some diagnostics to narrow down the problem.
Boot CDs and floppies can be found for free, like the ones at UltimateBootCD.com or BootDisk.com
