Quick Advice: Troubleshoot a ‘Hanging’ Computer Screen
by LaptopMD+ Posted May 13, 2011 in Computer AdviceSometimes the best solution is the most easiest and efficient when dealing with computer repair problems, such as hanging screens.
Here is a one quick way (of many) to troubleshoot a recurring ‘hanging’ computer screen problem in four easy steps:
- Turn the computer off
- Unplug all of the attached (USB) devices
- Turn the computer on
- If computer boots normally, plug all of your devices back in
Remember the KISS method. Troubleshooting your computer repair problem sometimes involves boiling the issue down the lowest common denominator and working your way back to a fully functional computer from there.
Sometimes computer repair problems aren’t this easy to fix but some can be. We’re here to help with the ones that aren’t so easy.
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It can be a pain to test each thing to repair the problem and sometimes with a laptop all your usb devices are attached to a hub and the power might not be enough. I do think this is good sound advice though.