Re: Dell Inspiron 8200 Screen problem



The Inspirons are known for issues with the screens.
"Clark" <oldguy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:mr7Re.1001$la.573@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> It may have something with the resolution settings prior to the Desktop
> appearing. Have you tried an external monitor to see if it shows up
> there? Are you running normally with just the LCD turned on?
>
> Does "gently" tapping or putting pressure anywhere help or hurt the
> situation?
>
> Clark
>
>
> mwos wrote:
>> We have a Dell Inspiron 8200 lap top which just has developed a blue line
>> through the initial Microsoft xp Home background page. The line is about
>> 40% in from the left side of the screen running vertically up and down
>> the page.
>> The line on the screen does not appear when on line or running
>> applications.Does anyone have any idea as to the cause or suggestions to
>> clear up the line?
>>
>> Thanks


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