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ewynn9 · 01-07-2014, 07:15 PM

So my laptop was in a bag in my trunk all day Monday while temps were in the 20s. It boots up fine but the picture on the screen is mirrored. Its like the LCD reversed itself.

I'm screwed aren't I?

Pi kappa alpha · 01-07-2014, 07:17 PM

You will get a faster and more detailed response on a tech forum.

ewynn9 · 01-08-2014, 07:13 PM

I understand but figured someone here out of the thousands of members might know something. I've gotten zero help on any forum.

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Mark114 · 01-08-2014, 07:48 PM

Did I still do that after it warmed up to room temperature? You might try connecting it to an external monitor to see if it is the screen or something in the laptop. You might also try to shut it down, unplug it, and remove the battery for several minutes to see if that will reset it. Finally I would also check the manufacturer's support web site and forums to see if they have any suggestions, although it sounds like you may have already tried this.

Good luck!

Egon · 01-08-2014, 08:08 PM

When you say mirrored you mean the text is backwards, or that the start button is on the wrong side of the screen?

Silverlsinva · 01-09-2014, 07:59 AM

Im going to guess that the liquid in the LCD screen of you laptop froze and messed up the screen for good. Had this happen to a LCD TV we have in our cabin that doesn't have year round heat and the manual says not to store in temps below 30 degrees. But this is just my guess u can try googling the answer or a tech places as well. I am also sure your not the only person to have this happen so the answer is out im sure.

trashmanssd · 01-09-2014, 09:36 AM

on most laptops there is a Alt+F? function key you can hit to rotate the screen may be that simple.

Pi kappa alpha · 01-09-2014, 09:40 AM

Stop being a lazy schmuck OP. http://www.techsupportforum.com/foru...ml#post4719002

Thank me later.

Iwantone2 · 01-09-2014, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pi kappa alpha

Stop being a lazy schmuck OP. http://www.techsupportforum.com/foru...ml#post4719002

Thank me later.

Mr Twisty · 01-09-2014, 02:24 PM

LCD is working, so it's more likely condensation at the graphics board or in the graphic to monitor ribbon. The ribbon is easily corrupted and shorted by liquid (condensation)

Just my best guess.

01-07-2014, 07:15 PM	#1
ewynn9 Drives: IOM 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 596	Need some serious tech help! So my laptop was in a bag in my trunk all day Monday while temps were in the 20s. It boots up fine but the picture on the screen is mirrored. Its like the LCD reversed itself. I'm screwed aren't I? __________________

01-07-2014, 07:17 PM	#2
Pi kappa alpha Drives: SS Vert Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: OKC Posts: 293	You will get a faster and more detailed response on a tech forum. __________________ I want to go to college for the rest of my life.

01-08-2014, 07:13 PM	#3
ewynn9 Drives: IOM 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 596	I understand but figured someone here out of the thousands of members might know something. I've gotten zero help on any forum. Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk __________________

01-09-2014, 09:40 AM	#8
Pi kappa alpha Drives: SS Vert Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: OKC Posts: 293	Stop being a lazy schmuck OP. http://www.techsupportforum.com/foru...ml#post4719002 Thank me later. __________________ I want to go to college for the rest of my life.

01-09-2014, 02:24 PM	#10
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	LCD is working, so it's more likely condensation at the graphics board or in the graphic to monitor ribbon. The ribbon is easily corrupted and shorted by liquid (condensation) Just my best guess. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

01-08-2014, 07:48 PM	#4
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,711 View My Garage	Did I still do that after it warmed up to room temperature? You might try connecting it to an external monitor to see if it is the screen or something in the laptop. You might also try to shut it down, unplug it, and remove the battery for several minutes to see if that will reset it. Finally I would also check the manufacturer's support web site and forums to see if they have any suggestions, although it sounds like you may have already tried this. Good luck!

01-08-2014, 08:08 PM	#5
Egon Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 977	When you say mirrored you mean the text is backwards, or that the start button is on the wrong side of the screen?

01-09-2014, 07:59 AM	#6
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Im going to guess that the liquid in the LCD screen of you laptop froze and messed up the screen for good. Had this happen to a LCD TV we have in our cabin that doesn't have year round heat and the manual says not to store in temps below 30 degrees. But this is just my guess u can try googling the answer or a tech places as well. I am also sure your not the only person to have this happen so the answer is out im sure.

01-09-2014, 09:36 AM	#7
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	on most laptops there is a Alt+F? function key you can hit to rotate the screen may be that simple.