Topic: Laptop Display Issue

[Desert Fox]

Have you tried hooking it up to an external display and seeing if the problem still persists on that monitor?  It would at least rule out the physical screen as the issue if it happens there too.

Tried it and works fine. . . .
Had it transmit to both at the same time. The main display went dark (you can still just barely see a little) but the external monitor still had a normal picture. 

That it will come back on if I open and then close the computer is unusual but a display going dark in the manner it is seems to be the classic sign of either the inverter or back light dying.

[Eternally Learning]

Without the proper tools to test it, you'll likely end up chasing ghosts IMO and may never know for sure what the issue is.  Without the proper tools to fix it you could make it even worse.  If you have access to the tools you need then cool, but if not I'd see if there's a hardware shop around you (assuming it is not under warranty of course).  If not, I found a site years ago called laptoprescue.com and it was pretty reasonable at the time; free shipping, flat rate for diagnosis, and no extra charge to get it sent back if you decline repairs.  Things may have changed, but that is how it was a few years abck and they had great service too.

[Desert Fox]

By the time they get done, probably cost more than it will cost me to chase it down. Inverter is only a few bucks and can get a used display unit for under $70.

[Desert Fox]

I want to add that it appears to have been the display. . . .
Roommate has a connection with a local laptop shop and replaced the display.
Cost $35 so not too painful all things considered.

Wasn't open over the weekend so did not have an ability to check

[Eternally Learning]

By the time they get done, probably cost more than it will cost me to chase it down. Inverter is only a few bucks and can get a used display unit for under $70.

Oh, cool beans then.