Laptop i have colour lines on my monitor it works ok on the big pc do you think it is a loose connection somewhere

jellybabies Sep 02, 2007

how can i check if the connection is lose please

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Hi, This will be a problem with your VGA cable that runs from the LCD monitor to the motherboard inside the laptop. Sometimes it can just be loose ans disconnecting and re-connecting can solve the problem. If not then the cable will need replacing.

Posted on Sep 02, 2007

Anonymous Sep 02, 2007

How come you rated my reply as thanks for trying? "That was the answer you was looking for!!"

Anyway. You need to remove the keyboard and you will see the connector its in a silver material tape and the head is flat.

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