I have a DELL Inspiron laptop (not sure of the model) but recently (in the last 2 1/2 months) the screen keeps GOING black it happens nearly everyday now, the laptop's still on as i can hear the background noise and the light is still on. I have turned sleep mode off so it can't be that, and i have to PRESS the on button repeatedly for about 1-2 mins until the screen comes back on, and i then have to log back in.
I'm really worried it's the screen, but ive only had this laptop for 1 1/2 years, surely it can't be the screen in that short amount of TIME? i hope you can help, and please answer me in lamen terms i am not computer savvy at all!
I'm on Windows 7 if that will help anyone, is there anything that i can do so my laptop will tell me the exact problem? i've tried trouble shooting but it doesnt come up with anything please help.To start with you can attach your computer to an external monitor (or a compatible tv) and see if the same occurrence arises. If it doesn't then it is likely your laptop screen. If it does it is likely not the screen but something else. There are a few things other than the physical screen that can CAUSE this to happen. User set power settings and video CARD problems just to mention a couple. Now getting back to the screen it doesn't automatically mean your screen is failing it could be that a connection between the screen and the computer is intermittent (loose connection).Try an external monitor 1st.truenorthDoes the same thing happen in safe mode?