I used that link earlier and it shows 1024 x 768, which was never offered new on this model.
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Originally Posted By: SumpChump
Originally Posted By: cat843
Its running XP. Time to move forward.
To me ... XP is like a Slant 6 motor, just keeps going.... when you switch , look at what you get.... motors with super short piston skirts and piston slap and transmissions with no dipstick tubes. Slant 6... just works.
Except that Microsoft isn't supporting XP anymore with security updates. To keep the analogy going, it's like you can't lock your car anymore and you potentially have a lot of valuable/personal information inside.
Originally Posted By: cat843
Its running XP. Time to move forward.
To me ... XP is like a Slant 6 motor, just keeps going.... when you switch , look at what you get.... motors with super short piston skirts and piston slap and transmissions with no dipstick tubes. Slant 6... just works.
Except that Microsoft isn't supporting XP anymore with security updates. To keep the analogy going, it's like you can't lock your car anymore and you potentially have a lot of valuable/personal information inside.
Originally Posted By: GGorman04
I used that link earlier and it shows 1024 x 768, which was never offered new on this model.
That link only shows the resolution that you are currently using. It does not show the native resolution of your display. For example, my monitor's native/max resolution is 1366x768, but if I manually change it to 1280x720, then that's what this link will show you.
I used that link earlier and it shows 1024 x 768, which was never offered new on this model.
That link only shows the resolution that you are currently using. It does not show the native resolution of your display. For example, my monitor's native/max resolution is 1366x768, but if I manually change it to 1280x720, then that's what this link will show you.
Can anything on the computer tell me what resolution the screen is?
I would hate to buy a new screen and it not be compatible
I would hate to buy a new screen and it not be compatible
Originally Posted By: GGorman04
Can anything on the computer tell me what resolution the screen is?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45t-We_U9o8
Grab the "Screen resolution" slider and move it all the way to the right - that should give you your screen's max/native resolution dimensions.
Can anything on the computer tell me what resolution the screen is?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45t-We_U9o8
Grab the "Screen resolution" slider and move it all the way to the right - that should give you your screen's max/native resolution dimensions.
Live with it on an 8 year old computer.
First, hold off on buying a new screen.
When it boots, does the BIOS screen show the same anomalies? If you go into the BIOS setup screen, any problem?
If you have a bad LCD or ribbon generally the problem looks the same all the time, even while in BIOS.
What is the exact model number of the Toshiba? Which GPU (NVidia, AMD, Intel)? Hot or cold make a difference?
When it boots, does the BIOS screen show the same anomalies? If you go into the BIOS setup screen, any problem?
If you have a bad LCD or ribbon generally the problem looks the same all the time, even while in BIOS.
What is the exact model number of the Toshiba? Which GPU (NVidia, AMD, Intel)? Hot or cold make a difference?
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Originally Posted By: punisher
First, hold off on buying a new screen.
When it boots, does the BIOS screen show the same anomalies? If you go into the BIOS setup screen, any problem?
If you have a bad LCD or ribbon generally the problem looks the same all the time, even while in BIOS.
What is the exact model number of the Toshiba? Which GPU (NVidia, AMD, Intel)? Hot or cold make a difference?
If it is displaying artifacts on the Windows XP boot screen, where no video drivers are loaded, the odds are pretty high it is going to show them in the BIOS.
First, hold off on buying a new screen.
When it boots, does the BIOS screen show the same anomalies? If you go into the BIOS setup screen, any problem?
If you have a bad LCD or ribbon generally the problem looks the same all the time, even while in BIOS.
What is the exact model number of the Toshiba? Which GPU (NVidia, AMD, Intel)? Hot or cold make a difference?
If it is displaying artifacts on the Windows XP boot screen, where no video drivers are loaded, the odds are pretty high it is going to show them in the BIOS.
Yeah it shows them on both screens. I know I did get my monies worth on this computer but I hate giving up on it
Yank the drive out of it, and junk it.
Take a look at the dell refurbished website.
They do a nice job with their refurbs, I bought two of them this year and they are pretty good both looked new and perform great.
There are going to be a lot of sales.
I bought an entry level laptop for like 170 dollars after coupon, it works fine for web browsing.
Take a look at the dell refurbished website.
They do a nice job with their refurbs, I bought two of them this year and they are pretty good both looked new and perform great.
There are going to be a lot of sales.
I bought an entry level laptop for like 170 dollars after coupon, it works fine for web browsing.
I personally would replace the screen and keep using that laptop. Only change is I would get rid of Windows XP. But that laptop is not that old, I am running an 11 year old desktop that is my main computer and it runs perfectly!
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Originally Posted By: ClutchDisc
I personally would replace the screen and keep using that laptop. Only change is I would get rid of Windows XP. But that laptop is not that old, I am running an 11 year old desktop that is my main computer and it runs perfectly!
It may not be the screen. OP noted it wouldn't boot into Windows without Safe Mode, which may indicate failed video hardware that won't run properly with the correct drivers but still works with VESA/VGA, albeit with artifacts.
A quick way to check would be to hook up an external screen (it is almost guaranteed to have a DB15 VGA port) and see if the artifacts present there. If they do, the video card on the laptop is pooched and it is dumpster ready.
I personally would replace the screen and keep using that laptop. Only change is I would get rid of Windows XP. But that laptop is not that old, I am running an 11 year old desktop that is my main computer and it runs perfectly!
It may not be the screen. OP noted it wouldn't boot into Windows without Safe Mode, which may indicate failed video hardware that won't run properly with the correct drivers but still works with VESA/VGA, albeit with artifacts.
A quick way to check would be to hook up an external screen (it is almost guaranteed to have a DB15 VGA port) and see if the artifacts present there. If they do, the video card on the laptop is pooched and it is dumpster ready.
Oh, I thought he said that it also happened in safe mode, was not aware that it would only boot into safe mode.
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Originally Posted By: ClutchDisc
Oh, I thought he said that it also happened in safe mode, was not aware that it would only boot into safe mode.
This is what he said:
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When starting up, there are either red or green lines and dots and it will not go to the main screen. It operates in safe mode with the same issues.
By the "main screen" I assume he means the regular Windows screen once you are past the loading screen.
Then he states it operates in safe mode, but with the same issues, and shows a picture of Firefox open with the artifacts.
My takeaway from those statements was that it won't work when the video drivers are loaded, and when you avoid loading them (Safe Mode) that it works, but artifacts
Oh, I thought he said that it also happened in safe mode, was not aware that it would only boot into safe mode.
This is what he said:
Quote:
When starting up, there are either red or green lines and dots and it will not go to the main screen. It operates in safe mode with the same issues.
By the "main screen" I assume he means the regular Windows screen once you are past the loading screen.
Then he states it operates in safe mode, but with the same issues, and shows a picture of Firefox open with the artifacts.
My takeaway from those statements was that it won't work when the video drivers are loaded, and when you avoid loading them (Safe Mode) that it works, but artifacts
Yea, I went back and saw that too. I read it too fast before. Best thing to do at this point would be to try it with an external monitor as you said, or he could try booting it with a live Linux disc and see if it still gives him the issues.
I ordered a new screen for $49.99 and will give it a try. Thanks for all the tips
I hope you verified that is was indeed the screen and not something else before spending the money!
I would have connected an external monitor first before buying a new screen to make sure its the screen and not the video card.
you can buy refurb laptops with windows 7 that are GENERATIONS newer than that antique.. for 100-170$
Example
Dell Latitude E6400 Windows 7 Professional 14"
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.4GHz
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
4GB RAM
you can buy refurb laptops with windows 7 that are GENERATIONS newer than that antique.. for 100-170$
Example
Dell Latitude E6400 Windows 7 Professional 14"
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.4GHz
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
4GB RAM
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Im only going as far as the screen. Found one for $39.99
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Originally Posted By: GGorman04
Im only going as far as the screen. Found one for $39.99
Right. But if you had verified through a monitor before buying a screen you might have saved yourself that 40 dollars.
Im only going as far as the screen. Found one for $39.99
Right. But if you had verified through a monitor before buying a screen you might have saved yourself that 40 dollars.
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