Latitude Problem

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My latitude (PIII-650) doesn't show the picture half the time. This is from
startup so no screen shows at all, even for external monitor. Anyone have
similiar problem?
TIA,
David

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david wrote:
> "david" <davidg35@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:H7C_e.83998$DW1.70700@fed1read06...
>> My latitude (PIII-650) doesn't show the picture half the time. This
>> is from startup so no screen shows at all, even for external
>> monitor. Anyone have similiar problem?
>> TIA,
>> David
>>
>> Forgot to mention that the times when the monitor DOES work is after
>> the laptop has been running and is warmed up, I'll reboot and have a
>> normal picture.
> Thanks,
> David

This could be a loose or burned connection on the inverter, a failing
fluorescent lamp, a spotty inverter, a simple loose power connection,
etc. You will have to open both the case and the display to track this
down. A voltmeter to measure the inverter output will be handy.

Q