CRT/LCD toggle not working after re-install of OS

Question

Hi, I put in a new harddrive into my laptop. I re-installed the OS, and updated all of the drivers. Previous to the OS re-install when I pressed Fn+F8 the screen would toggle between Laptop, Video Display, and Dual Display mode. Now it won't. Any suggestions? I'm running the latest BIOS (A13) and the latest release of nVidia drivers. As well, as the latest version of the QuickSet software.

M50_USER · Answer

Check the 'Fn' key. Maybe the Fn key is dead. If it's true, un-plug the power, and take out the battary. Then push down the power on/off button, and hold it for a little long time. This maybe can reactive the 'Fn' key.

KissFan73 · Answer

Nice try, but NOPE. All of the OTHER Fn combinations work...

M50_USER · Answer

Did you try to install the newest video driver released by Dell?

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/type.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&SystemID=INS_PNT_P4M_8600&category=0&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=3996&devlib=6

Message Edited by M50_USER on 05-24-2005 08:26 AM

Message Edited by M50_USER on 05-24-2005 08:35 AM

KissFan73 · Answer

Yep!  Sure did... :-)

M50_USER · Answer

Can you toggle CRT/LCD with the nView in the video control panel?

M50_USER · Answer

Try to uninstall any mouse and keyboard driver except which provided by the OS.

KissFan73 · Answer

Yes.  That works fine.  I can use the control panel for nView *or* the display properties in XP to activate my second monitor, etc...

M50_USER · Answer

And maybe you should use the Dell Diagnoses Program to test your keyboard.

KissFan73 · Answer

Keyboard is fine... Something else odd is going on here.. But that's for the suggestion..

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