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Lacrima Castle _ Computeralogical Stuff _ Laptop backlight help
Posted by: aerozero Apr 23 2009, 04:33 AM
The backlight of my HP laptop keeps turning off whenever I tilt/move the monitor to a certain angle (from about 80 degrees to 110 degrees) and it's getting really annoying.
Has anyone ever had this problem before or know what I can do to fix it? I tried contacting HP Customer service and they told me to do a hard reset and update the BIOs which I did and it's not fixing the problem.
So any help would be appreciated.
Posted by: Raijinili Apr 24 2009, 08:17 PM
That's what they say when they don't have any idea, I think.
How old is your computer? Did you drop it or something? It might be a mechanical issue (i.e. something got ripped). Is there anything to make you think that your computer knows what angle the screen is turned?
Posted by: aerozero Apr 24 2009, 09:47 PM
I've had it for 2 years, never really dropped it, but it's bumped into a couple of things.
I think one of the hinges is kind loose, that might be the problem.
Posted by: GB140 Apr 24 2009, 11:51 PM
That could be it. I recommend going to get some professional help.
Posted by: Raijinili Apr 25 2009, 05:04 AM
Like a psychiatrist which knows how to fix computers.
Posted by: GB140 Apr 25 2009, 08:17 PM
No, Rai. Like a hospital for sick computers that await treatment.
Posted by: DustyHaru Apr 25 2009, 09:36 PM
http://media.moddb.com/images/engines/1/1/3/19560.jpg
Posted by: MrKitty Jun 30 2009, 02:19 PM
I had this problem a few years ago with my old laptop. I got a local PC store to fix it for $75 while gateway was asking for $150.