W7 blacks out

[pehutchxk]

Computer blacks out, everything appears to be running but no picture. Have to use normal start button to effect a shut down. Restarts OK and may run mins, hours, or days before it repeats the problem.

Any ideas

Peter

[binbash]

Hi pehutchxk  

Do you have any more details on the model of your computer? The display manufacturer/model if it's a desktop. Operating System details etc?

Thanks

binbash

[pehutchxk]

Hi Binbash

It is a Sony VGC-LA3 all-in-one which I bought new in 2008. I am running W7 Professional

Peter

[binbash · Accepted solution]

Hi pehutchxk

I see that this model has some issues with the screen backlight, if you google "sony VGC-LA3 nvidia" you might find the top result contains opinions and issues with the problem itself.

This may be the part, but I am not 100%, if you search for "sony VGC-LA3 inverter" it may be the replacement.

Auction sites seem to sell this as new for about 30£ so it may be replacable.

Maybe someone has seen a similar issue before?

Hope we can help

binbash

[pehutchxk]

Hi binbash

Thank you for help. The symptons quoted in your btwo references apply equally to my computer.

Mine is still tolerable  and I will soldier on

Thanks agaian

Peter

[binbash]

Hi Peter

No problem, I hope it stays alive until you find a new shiny one to replace it :smileyhappy:.

binbash