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July 27th, 2008 02:00

Inspiron 2650 Problem

I inherited this laptop. When I turn it on, all I get is multiple colored vertical lines. Do I need to install a harddrive in order for it to boot up properly? I just wanted to get into the bios setup to make sure the machine was working properly before I invested money on ram and get a harddrive to install. I also know that I am to press Fn2 when the Dell logo appears, but I don't get the logo, only the lines. Suggestions?
  • AussieChris

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    Posted July 27th, 2008 06:00

    Hi,

     

    You have a hardware fault, it may be the LCD. Try with an external screen.

     

                                                                          Regards Chris

  • holrosa

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    Posted August 7th, 2008 03:00

    Thanks for the idea..I took it apart and found that the LCD cable was not totally connect. Seems PO took the thing apart and didnot reconnect properly.