Toshiba Satellite L305D stopped showing video on the screen

Toshiba Satellite L305D or L305 stopped showing video on the LCD screen. Video on the external monitor works just fine but nothing appears on the internal screen, it’s completely blank. What could be wrong?

The LCD screen doesn’t work because the video cable got disconnected from the motherboard.

I have seen a problem like that on a few different Satellite L305D laptops. Not sure why it’s happening but check this out.

In order to access the video cable connector you’ll have to remove the keyboard first.

Using a sharp object lift up and remove the keyboard bezel.

Under the bezel you’ll find two screws securing the motherboard. Remove both screws.

Lift up the keyboard and place it upside down on the palm rest. Be careful, the keyboard is attached to the motherboard.

You’ll find the video cable connector under the keyboard.

If you look very closely, you’ll see that the video cable is half way out of the connector on the motherboard.

Plug the video cable back into the connector and test the laptop now. Does it help?

My previous post explains how to fix power port in Toshiba Satellite L305/L305D laptops.

 

 

Static electricity can kill your laptop. I recommend wearing an anti-static wrist strap while working with internal parts of your laptop.

 

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4 Responses to “Toshiba Satellite L305D stopped showing video on the screen”

1. 1
   boetix Says:
   July 17th, 2010 at 7:56 am

   I have acer aspire 4715z with problems on the lcd, which only shows a white / light without seeming the least writing or drawing.
   approximately situated where the damage? on the lcd, the inverter or something else?
   thanks for the reply.

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   Laptop Tech Says:
   July 17th, 2010 at 10:42 pm

   boetix,

   I have acer aspire 4715z with problems on the lcd, which only shows a white / light without seeming the least writing or drawing.
   approximately situated where the damage? on the lcd, the inverter or something else?

   It’s not the inverter failure. That’s for sure. You still can see the white screen, so it’s not inverter or backlight lamp failure.
   1. Try reconnecting the video cable on the back of the screen. It’s possible the cable got disconnected or not seated correctly.
   2. If reconnecting the cable doesn’t help, it’s either bad LCD or motherboard. I cannot tell. I’ve seen both causing the same white screen.

3. 3
   ty Says:
   August 21st, 2010 at 6:37 pm

   I have a toshiba satellite L305D that I need to replace the screen on. Can you please provide the additional steps. I will gladly make a donation.

   Thanks

4. 4
   Laptop Tech Says:
   August 22nd, 2010 at 9:34 am

   ty,

   I have a toshiba satellite L305D that I need to replace the screen on. Can you please provide the additional steps. I will gladly make a donation.

   Sure. I posted LCD removal instructions here: http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-L305-L305D/remove-screen-replace-video-cable-1.htm
   There are three pages in the guide.
   Good luck!

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