I'm having an issue with an Acer notebook of mine. When I switch it on, I get a black/blank screen (the computer is booting up still, and the HDD light is flashing like mad) until I get to the part where it logs in and makes the log-in sound, then, the screen works as normal. I've tried using an external monitor, and this solves the problem, I can see the full bootup, I just can't see it on the laptop monitor. It's obviously not a monitor issue as it works once it has booted. I've spent ages on Google trying things people suggest, but to no avail. Anyone got any ideas or solutions?
black/blank screen until startup
- Thread starter bmtt
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Nope, I can only view bios with the external screen because the laptop screen is black. However if the external wasn't plugged in, I could still enter bios by pressing F2, I just wouldn't be able to see what I'm doing, so its like the screen is just off and the laptop is still functioning.