My dell xps laptop turns screen off and hangs when i connect with s-video cable to tv. system hangs and need press power button to switch off and then start again. i had no issues till last month. can anyone give a solution.

Note: How to reset video output settings
If you are attempting to change to an HDMI cable from a different video cable or if the video output settings do not match those required for the display in use, the screen may stay black. If the screen stays black for more than 30 seconds, you may need to reset the video output settings of the PS3.

To reset video output settings:

1. Turn the PS3 system off by holding the Power button on the front of the console till you see the power light turn red.
2. Then hold the power button on the front of the console for at least five seconds until you hear a second beep to turn the system on again. The video output settings will automatically be reset to the standard resolution.

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HDMI Cable Installation

Interactive Video Tutorial

Click below for an interactive video walkthrough on connecting your PS3 to your television or display device (including HDMI).

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Minimum Requirements

• PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system
• SIXAXISTM wireless controller (and USB cable)
• AC power cord
• HDMI cable1 (sold separately)
• TV or display monitor with HDMI port and capable of displaying picture in HD resolution
• Updated system software installed on your PS3
  Visit PS3 System Software Update to download and install the most recent version.
• TV "Input" or "Video" channel for the HDMI port
  You need to know the TV "Input" or "Video" channel for the HDMI port on your TV. For instance, if your TV has multiple "Input" or "Video" channels, (i.e., "Input 1", "Input 2", "Input 3", etc.), you will need to toggle through each "Input" channel on your TV until you find the correct channel that displays the HDMI picture. This is important to remember, especially if you do not see the HDMI picture after you connect the cable and configure the PS3 settings. Please refer to the TV instruction manual for more information.

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Instructions

1. Before you begin installation:
   • Turn OFF the PS3TM system using the [MAIN POWER] switch (in the back)
   • Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet
   • Turn OFF and unplug the TV
2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the [HDMI OUT] port on the back of the PS3 system. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable into the [HDMI Input] port of the TV or display monitor.

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3. Plug in the AC power cord by connecting one end of the AC power cord into the [AC IN] port on the back of the PS3 system and the other end into an electrical outlet.

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4. Press the [MAIN POWER] switch on the rear of the system. A red light should appear on the front of the system indicating power is available.
5. Turn on the PS3 by pressing the touch-sensitive [On/Off button] on the system front. The red light will turn green, indicating the PS3 is now turned on.
   Note: The blue light will also appear on the front of the system if you have a disc inserted.
6. Plug in the TV and turn the power on. The PS3 should detect the HDMI display device automatically. When prompted, "Do you want to output video and audio using HDMI?", select YES and press the alt="X button icon">button. (You may need to press the PS button on the center of the SIXAXISTMcontroller to enable the controller first).
7. The next screen will ask, "Do you want to automatically switch to the optimal setting?" Select YES and press the alt="X button icon">button.
8. On the next screen, the PS3 will display the maximum resolution capable on the display (i.e., 1080p). The screen will display, "Do you accept the setting?" You will have 30 seconds to confirm your answer.2 Select YES and press the alt="X button icon">button to save your settings. You have now completed the HDMI installation.

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turn off tv and laptop. connect the hdmi cable to your tv and laptop turn tv on then log onto your laptop Both devices need to be off when connecting the hdmi cable

Check out the ribbon and other connectors that are powering/connected to your screen. It appears you may have an intermittent wiring situation.

Or the circuitry or keyboard switch that switches the video back and forth from screen to external output may be the culprit.

Hi,

If you have an external monitor, try connecting the laptop to it, then toggle FN+F8 to project display from lalaptop to external monitor.

If the external monitor does not have a display aswell (totally blank) , then its a problem with the video card.

You can also run an LCD Bist test by turning off the system , then while the system is turned off press D + power , If you dont hear a beep but no display at all, then its an LCD problem.


Hope this helps

Thanks

Dennis

I had a similar problem with a one year old Dell laptop, and it turned out that the screen was OK on battery power, but when you plugged it in to the AC charger the screen went very dark. It turned out to be the LCD backlight inverter, which I purchased from a fellow in Florida for about $16 and installed by following the instructions at http://www.insidemylaptop.com/remove-replace-lcd-screen-video-cable-inverter-on-dell-laptops/ . Hope this helps you out a bit...

Perform power drain (remove all the accesories inclusing battery and the charger) press the power button for 1 minute.

Connect the power adapter tehn turn on the computer.

If issue still persist posible issue with the hardware MoBo

Remove the battery and power cable from the system and press the power button for about 5 seconds, then plug in the charger and start the laptop. it will work. shutdown it and put the battery back and start once again . now you can see its working

Hi ,
My suggestion is first of all lower the screen resolution to minimum. Some tvs and monitors do not support high resolutions. After you see picture on the tv screen you can adjust resolution to the highest supported by tv.

Press Fn+F8 key after connecting to the S-video display device.
Hope this helps, if not, you may need to download latest driver for your video card, or latest software to manage displays

Hi,
the symptom more or less feels like there is a video driver problem on the laptop. I would like you to shut down the sytem ,disconnect the Ac adapter and remove the battery from the system. press the power button for 10 seconds .
Reinsert the battery and connect the Ac adapter.
Press the Fn + Power button , to run the diagnostics.
Do post back if you see colored lines on the screen ..so that i can give you more help

Thanks
proton