2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.9 Display Troubleshooting 
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2.9 Display Troubleshooting 
To check if the computer’s display is malfunctioning or not, follow the troubleshooting 
procedures below as instructed. 
Procedure 1:  External Monitor Check 
Procedure 2:  Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check 
Procedure 3:  Connector and Cable Check 
Procedure 4:  Replacement Check 
Procedure 1  External Monitor Check 
Connect an external monitor to the computer’s external monitor port, then boot the computer.  
The computer automatically detects the external monitor.  
If the external monitor works correctly, the internal LCD may be faulty. Go to Procedure 3. 
If the external monitor appears to have the same problem as the internal monitor, system 
board may be faulty. Go to Procedure 2. 
Procedure 2  Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check 
The Display Test program is stored in Diagnostics disk. This program checks the display 
controller on system board. Insert the Diagnostics disk in the USB FDD, turn on the 
computer and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics for details. If an error is 
detected, go to Procedure 3.