Dell Vostro 2510 :: Screen Blacks Out After 2 Seconds Even In BIOS
Jan 24, 2015
I have a Dell Vostro 2510 running XP, where the display goes black after a couple of seconds, even in the BIOS. (This would rule out drivers, and anything associated with Windows). I can see the screen in a dual monitor setup, but otherwise it is always black. Reducing brightness effects no change.
However! If I remove the main battery for (no less than) one hour, I can normally get the screen back and it will stay on for hours.... that is, until I shut the machine down again. But, I have been able to contain the problem, by removing the main battery permanently. This gives a date-time error on startup, but there are no screen issues under this configuration - even when the laptop is shut off for hours.
WHAT I TRIED:
- Installing a new inverter for the Vostro
- Updating the BIOS to the latest version (A6)
WHAT WORKS TEMPORARILY:
- Screen goes back on when you close the lid, then goes black two seconds later (this would seem to rule out a bad CMOS battery...)
- Screen might come on if you change resolution, then goes black.
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Apr 26, 2009
I believe I have narrowed down my laptop purchase to the Vostro 2510. I would really like a backlit keyboard, but I have been receiving mixed messages as to whether or not the 2510 includes that option.
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Can someone please clarify? If it does come with the 2510, it must be standard since it is not an option while customizing. Why would they not offer this on all of their models?
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