[Scneal7]

We noticed my computer screen had white noise or gray static on it last night and wouldn't go away. Nothing worked so I unplugged it and took out the battery d for several minutes and that didn't work. It screen remained the same and can't do anything with it. What should we do?

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I left the battery out overnight, just put it back in then started pressing the f8 button to start it in safe mode. That didn't work either. Still a totally messed up screen.

[Scneal7]

I left the battery out overnight, just put it back in then started pressing the f8 button to start it in safe mode. That didn't work either. Still a totally messed up screen.

[phillpower2]

   Scneal7,

 

Could be static caused by a build up of dust inside the computer, when was the last time it had a clean out.

 

so I unplugged it and took out the battery 

 

 

Gives the impression that you have a notebook type computer, if yes, try connecting it to an external screen to see if the problem is also present on that.

 

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[Scneal7]

Tried plugging my computer to my tv after having it turned off all day, but the tv said there was no recogized connection even though it showed something plugged into the port. Still static screen, but now it seems to be changing patterns especially when I hit the ctrl+alt+delete together.

[Scneal7]

I haven't cleaned inside my laptop computer in forever because I don't know how. Looked underneath it and didn't notice any dust or anything.

[phillpower2]

Tried plugging my computer to my tv after having it turned off all day, but the tv said there was no recogized connection even though it showed something plugged into the port. 

 

 

You may need to toggle the display from the notebook to the TV, so we can do some research on the notebook, post the brand and model name or number.

 

I haven't cleaned inside my laptop computer in forever because I don't know how. Looked underneath it and didn't notice any dust or anything. 

 

 

The dust builds up inside the computer and clogs up the cooling fan among other things, how bad it is depends on how and where the computer is used, a notebook should be used on a flat and even surface to allow the air to circulate through the vents and if there are pets around cat/dog hairs can clog up the insides.

 

An example cleaning guide here

 

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[phillpower2]

Not heard back from you Scneal7 , do you still require assistance or is the issue now resolved, an update would be appreciated.