No Display Issue If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: START
Replace LCD panel/ LCD cable
No
LCD module OK?
Replace M/B
Power On?
No
goto no power trouble shooting step
Ext. DDRRAM module well connected?
No
Connect it well
Ext. DDRRAM module OK?
No
Replace Ext. DDR RAM module
CPU thermal module well screw?
No
Screw it well
No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.
Make sure that the internal display is selected. On this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures.
2.
Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs: •
Fans start up
•
Status LEDs light up
If there is no power, see “Power On Issue” on page 196. 3.
Drain any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for 10 seconds. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer.
4.
Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5 (on this model). If the POST or video appears on the external display, see “LCD Failure” on page 199.
5.
Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Restart the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered.
6.
Reseat the memory modules.
7.
Remove the drives (see “Disassembly Process” on page 54).
8.
If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 305.
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