Video signal does not switch to external monitor

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Video signal does not switch to external monitor

#1 Post by hsaadi10 » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:55 am

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.

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Re: Video signal does not switch to external monitor

#2 Post by 91011 » Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:26 pm

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
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Re: Video signal does not switch to external monitor

#3 Post by hsaadi10 » Sun May 10, 2009 10:30 pm

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.

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