Technical Difficulties
My computer screen has been especially ornery lately.
I've had this problem with my computer since the beginning. A repair job three years ago, in which the monitor was replaced, seemed to solve the problem temporarily. But (as I figure it) something about the backlight still has trouble connecting. My screen itself still works fine, as is evidenced by the log-in box that barely shows through a dark haze.
At first the backlight took several minutes to come on, so that I could see my screen. Today it took almost 4 hours and has been getting worse over time. Yesterday I placed an order for a new (well, reconditioned-new) computer -- especially since an out-of-warranty repair on this one would cost almost as much.
I have tried (a) cooling the computer with fans, (b) tweaking the screen back and forth, (c) toggling the light controls available to me, (d) holding down the Function key for at least 10 seconds (as recommended by tech support), (e) toggling the external monitor control (ditto), (f), running PC-Doctor (ditto), (g) changing my screen saver defaults, (h) shaking the computer (and hearing pretty chiming sounds), and, most recently, (i) slapping the keys.
If there were such a thing as Computer Protective Services, I'd be in jail by now.
As soon as I can get the correct cable, I'll try hooking my computer up to an external monitor and see if I can solve the problem that way. Meanwhile, I look forward to the arrival of my new workhorse and am keeping my fingers crossed that it will be a friendly steed.
Technical Difficulties
My computer screen has been especially ornery lately.
I've had this problem with my computer since the beginning. A repair job three years ago, in which the monitor was replaced, seemed to solve the problem temporarily. But (as I figure it) something about the backlight still has trouble connecting. My screen itself still works fine, as is evidenced by the log-in box that barely shows through a dark haze.
At first the backlight took several minutes to come on, so that I could see my screen. Today it took almost 4 hours and has been getting worse over time. Yesterday I placed an order for a new (well, reconditioned-new) computer -- especially since an out-of-warranty repair on this one would cost almost as much.
I have tried (a) cooling the computer with fans, (b) tweaking the screen back and forth, (c) toggling the light controls available to me, (d) holding down the Function key for at least 10 seconds (as recommended by tech support), (e) toggling the external monitor control (ditto), (f), running PC-Doctor (ditto), (g) changing my screen saver defaults, (h) shaking the computer (and hearing pretty chiming sounds), and, most recently, (i) slapping the keys.
If there were such a thing as Computer Protective Services, I'd be in jail by now.
As soon as I can get the correct cable, I'll try hooking my computer up to an external monitor and see if I can solve the problem that way. Meanwhile, I look forward to the arrival of my new workhorse and am keeping my fingers crossed that it will be a friendly steed.