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why my laptop screen goes black ??

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by MeetHere, Jul 5, 2008.

  1. #1
    hello
    i have a compaq laptop..

    I upgraded the RAM recently to 1.5

    but after that, sometimes when working, the screen goes black (and once it gone white too ) :(

    But the cpu keeps on working.. i mean if a song was playing, it keeps on playing.

    Then I have to restart the computer again to see it back normal.. :eek:

    Any comp geek here to help me ??
     
    MeetHere, Jul 5, 2008 IP
  2. wrmineo

    wrmineo Peon

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    Have you tried turning off all Energy Saver settings; i.e. hibernation et al
     
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  3. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    no, they are on..
    i often do hibernation..
     
    MeetHere, Jul 5, 2008 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Maybe you should reseat your new ram.
     
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  5. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    #5
    reseat means ? :(
     
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  6. Kerosene

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    #6
    Take it out and put it in again :D
     
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  7. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    are you sure, it will work ?? you had same problem ?
     
    MeetHere, Jul 5, 2008 IP
  8. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #8
    If your problems started after a RAM upgrade, then there's every chance that it's not in properly. Reseating isn't a big deal, it's not exactly brain surgery to remove RAM - if you've never done it before, just Google it :)

    Your laptop manual will probably give you step by step instructions on removing the RAM. Most Compaqs are pretty easy to work with (I've got a Presario that's had all sorts of RAM in and out of it over the last couple of years).
     
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  9. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    hmm, ok..
    any other super geek here ?? :D
     
    MeetHere, Jul 5, 2008 IP
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    Make sure that the RAM you bought is compatible?, All sticks of RAM have to be the same.
     
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  11. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    my 0.5 gb is original
    while the new added 1gb is from transcend..
     
    MeetHere, Jul 5, 2008 IP
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    What makes of RAM have you put in?
     
    miikey, Jul 5, 2008 IP
  13. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    #13
    Both one (original and newone) are transcend MeetHere :confused:

    DON.
     
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  14. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    No.. the half GB is the original compaq/hp made
    and the new 1GB is from transcend.

    The vendor said, the transcend one is compatible with every laptop.. doesn't make sense.

    Though the computer works great, but during once or twice a day, the problem occurs.
     
    MeetHere, Jul 5, 2008 IP
  15. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Better you contact your nearer compaq service provider immediately and let them know of this for quick solution.

    DON.
     
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    #16
    Are you sure that the RAM is compatible with your laptop?

    Either call compaq support or get yourself a new one :D
     
    Richie_Ni, Jul 5, 2008 IP
  17. MeetHere

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    yes it is compatible..
    RAM doesnt require many things for compatibility.. just speed and sodim is enough..

    Can't afford new :(
     
    MeetHere, Jul 5, 2008 IP
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    i m also having the same problem but the screen doesnt go black, it goes to any other random color instead
     
    informationHell, Jul 5, 2008 IP
  19. MeetHere

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    yeh, it happened to me.. it gone White once.
     
    MeetHere, Jul 5, 2008 IP
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    What operating system..?
     
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