[Hidden-tech] Weird screen display issue with Dell E1505 Inspiron

[Ed Bride]

So, Occam's Razor suggests what? Replace the power cord that goes into the
inverter first?

Ed


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Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Weird screen display issue with Dell E1505
Inspiron



I ruled out the screen or a cable problem because Gary also said:

> 3. When I am using my computer unplugged or docked with a monitor plugged
in everything is fine.

Given that the problem only manifests itself when the machine is plugged
into the mains and works fine on battery, it seemed pretty clear to me that
the inverter is the most likely culprit. However, upon reflection, I would
also suspect the cable between the external power jack and the inverter
since the machine works when docked.

Of course, this is all diagnosis at a distance based on unverified
information so it's worth every penny I charged for it ;)

-Gyepi