Laptop screen going \"almost\" dark

thewolfe · Post by **thewolfe** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:51 pm

Toshiba Tecra 8100 screen turns what looks like off but actually you can see a faint image if you get it from the right angle.

I can plug in a free standing monitor and it works fine but when I toggle back to the laptop it goes off.

I can also push the switch that the screen pushes down when it closes and it will bring the monitor up for a minute.

Should I be planning a funeral for the monitor?

AceCombat · Post by **AceCombat** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:22 pm

does that laptop have a \"FN\" Function key and some keys that look like a Sun ?

your brightness on the keyboard may be set way down.

Krom · Post by **Krom** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:31 pm

Usually the brightness level of a laptop doesn't include levels that turn off the backlight entirely. 99% likely the backlight is failing, the good news is depending on the model they can be replaced. Try looking it up.

thewolfe · Post by **thewolfe** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:52 pm

Ok, thanks. I'll ck with my friend to see if he want's to go further.

AceCombat · Post by **AceCombat** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:58 pm

Krom wrote:Usually the brightness level of a laptop doesn't include levels that turn off the backlight entirely. 99% likely the backlight is failing, the good news is depending on the model they can be replaced. Try looking it up.

figured that, just thought id toss in that idea

Laptop screen going \"almost\" dark

Laptop screen going \"almost\" dark

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