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lema
July 13th, 2010, 03:37 AM
I'm new to linux and having a lot of problem, and I would really apprecaite the help. It all started when I connected my laptop to an LCD. Since then, my system doesn't detect its own screen. So I have to escape as the start of reboot and go to a recovery mode and select failsafe screen. Ubuntu then set to lowest graphic mode. It's no way to keep a set up for the long run. I've tried to reinstall Ubuntu from a CD but that doesn't work. Please help.

wookieshaver
July 13th, 2010, 03:55 AM
A lot of laptops have a function or "fn" key that can be used in addition to tapping a certain f key like f4 or f7 to switch the mode of the display. It will usually have an option for external display only, internal and external only, and internal only. What brand and model of laptop do you have?

lema
July 19th, 2010, 04:47 AM
I have a toshiba tecra. Older lap top. When I hold Fn and F5, screen will go blank. Now just trying to reinstall ubuntu, but can't seem to do that as I have to put it into recovery mode just to use it. Ugh.....