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Red vertical lines appear, can only run computer in Safe Mode
Model: Dell Latitude C840
When I turn on the computer, white underscore lines appear across a page that indicates to select to enter in Safe Mode. I didn't click anything, so it automatically goes to start in regular mode.
Windows XP attempts to open (has green vertical bars that appear as it is trying to load). Then a blue page flashes briefly saying something like "sorry for the inconvenience..." and then the screen goes black.
Then, after about 5 minutes, the computer does this all over again.
When I select to run in Safe Mode, Windows XP loads, and I can access my files, but the screen has lines across it (it is also made worse when I press on certain parts of the laptop).
Any ideas? I'm thinking it could be the video card. Any suggestions? Thanks
Re: Red vertical lines appear, can only run computer in...
Check the video cable
and see if it;s properly seated.
run the laptop with something that uses memory. if the video chip it going to show signs of problems, it will be more prominent when the laptop gets hot.
most cases laptop motherboards have integrated video cards and cannot be replaced.
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It appears that your display works fine until Windows XP loads. Try tapping the key when powering on the laptop. Select boot in safe mode and see if the laptop works.Here's a description of safe mode by Microsoft.
Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to identify which Windows
mode you are using. If an existing problem does not reappear when you
start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic
device drivers as possible causes.
If you don't know the cause of the problem, you can
use the process of elimination to help you find the problem. Try
starting all of the programs you commonly use, including the programs in
your Startup folder, one by one, to see if a program might be the
cause of the problem.
If your display works in safe mode then you have a video driver issue or virus or software issue.
maybe it is your Bios. what you should do is download a software call WINPHLASH, and try flash your Bios. are you could try and update your driver. by using driver detective.
You need a new LCD screen.
Thats a common problem with those panels
Or can be a hardware defect that occurs when the screen wasn't properly tested at the factroy
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