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May 19th, 2024 14:38

what causes a black screen on a Dell Inspiron 5160

Inspiron 5160

Inspiron 5160

I have a Dell Inspiron 5160 that I sold to a customer it was running before we sent it out they got it but says it don't work  I tried two video cards but same thing
It boots and runs but shows no video internal or external screen
what would cause that do you think it is the motherboard? or do you think it would be the wrong video card as I see it takes two types a ATI or Ge Force type maybe they put a bad one in?(won't say either way)

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Todd

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May 19th, 2024 15:59

Two different GPU cards but one mainboard?  The mainboard is almost certainly at fault.

Given that the system is worth less than $50 it's not worth a board replacement.

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May 29th, 2024 15:29

I understand it was sold working but the customer says it was not when he got it I think they switch the boards  so now selling for parts

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Todd

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