Author Topic: I dropped my Laptop... (Read 907 times)

WDH · « **on:** December 03, 2011, 09:58:40 PM »

and I fear the worst. When I turn it on, the screen is gray and has black lines running through it that looks like glass that has been shattered.

Is it toast? Can I get my files off? It is only 8 months old

. I am such a klutz.

Jeff · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2011, 10:02:42 PM »

Magicman · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2011, 10:07:09 PM »

Mine has an outlet where you can plug in an external screen. That is just in case it is a screen problem.

Ianab · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2011, 10:09:32 PM »

Well apart from the danger of a Zombie invasion.....

There is a good chance you can at least recover the files.

First thing to try is plugging the laptop into a normal monitor and see if it still works that way. If it does, no worries. Copy your files off and call the insurance Co.

If it doesn't boot, then things get more problematic.

Next thing to try is removing the hard drive and connecting it to a working PC using a USB -> SATA adaptor. If the drive is still working you will then be able to recover the files.

Worst case, the drive is busted as well as the screen, then your files are pretty much toast.

Ian

AvT · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2011, 10:57:46 PM »

Yeah... if it sounds like it is booting up maybe it is just your screen is toast and you will be able to get at your files if you use an external monitor. I hope it is just the screen. I used an external screen on an old laptop I had for years. I think to replace a screen now costs more than a new laptop.

Faron · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2011, 07:28:47 AM »

We had the same problem a few weeks ago.The impact shattered some layer in the screen. Chris found a place that recycles computers and had a new screen installed. Cost about $85.

customsawyer · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2011, 07:52:09 AM »

Bring it over I will see if I can chain saw it in half and then we might be able to see the problem.

red oaks lumber · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2011, 09:42:01 AM »

jake
make sure the chain is sharp, you want a cutting action not tearing

PC-Urban-Sawyer · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2011, 10:50:35 AM »

Yep, better be careful with that chain. One mistake and your stuck in and endless loop!

The old programmer in me just couldn't resist...

Herb

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