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Video signal does not switch to external monitor
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:55 am
by hsaadi10
The notebook screen works fine without any problems. When i switch to an external monitor (by pressing Fn F7) nothing shows on the external monitor.
I tried different cables, different monitors, both VGA ports on notebook and dock but without success.
Re: Video signal does not switch to external monitor
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:26 pm
by 91011
Check the settings of your Intel video software. On a T60, I found they override the Thinkpad settings. I'm afraid it wasn't my machine so I can't duplicate it now, but I seem to remember turning off the mulitple display options in the Intel software.
Good luck,
John
Re: Video signal does not switch to external monitor
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 10:30 pm
by hsaadi10
After numerous attempts to solve this issue I have finally decided to send my notebook to an IBM authorized repair center. They checked the notebook and it seems there is a fault in the motherboard. Luckily my notebook is still under warranty and they have ordered a new one for me which I should receive within 2 weeks.
My advice for anyone with similar problem to do the same since it is not a software configuration issue.