RE: Lose display on notebook when I undock or reboot

Based on what you've said to this point, sounds like an issue with the system
its self. Either a problem with the hardware or a configuration setting.
Either way, your best bet is probably to contact Dell support.
--
Thanks...
Ray Beckwith
Network Administrator
Calfornia Credit Union League


"Lluvia" wrote:

> Hi, Ray!
> Unfortunately, I already tried the toggle (Fn+F8) to no avail. My notebook
> says "LCD/CRT." I assume that's the correct one. And, yes, I always just
> "undock" under the start button.
>
> I am not computer literate enough to find new drivers, although it has
> always worked in the past. I have a Dell Inspiron 8500 Notebook, Pentium 4,
> Win XP Home edition, with a Dell docking station.
>
> Any other ideas??
> Thanks so much for your time!
> Raine
>
>
> "RayBccul--" wrote:
>
> > Try the screen toggle. It should be one of the Function keys (usually Fn + F4
> > or Fn + F5 but I'm not sure about Dell). It should be indicated by a picture
> > of 2 screens side by side on the bottom of the key. Most laptops will switch
> > between the LCD and external monitor with this key. It appears that your
> > laptop is not switching back to the LCD when undocking. You should probably
> > check the Dell website for updated drivers for the docking station to ensure
> > the laptop is able to correctly switch from Docked to Undocked.
> >
> >
> > Also when you undock, are you just unplugging it or do you first chose
> > "undock" from the start menu? --
> > Thanks...
> > Ray Beckwith
> > Network Administrator
> > Calfornia Credit Union League
> >
> >
> > "Lluvia" wrote:
> >
> > > When I undock my Dell notebook, I lose my display. If I turn it off and
> > > reboot it, the Windows screen show up, but then it goes black, so I am unable
> > > to use it.
> > >
> > > I checked the power management, as best I could, and all the settings look
> > > correct.
> > >
> > > Do you have any idea how I can fix it? If the Windows screen didn't come
> > > up, I would think there's a loose wire or it needs repair. But this really
> > > seems like just a setting.
> > >
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