HomeToshiba 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.
December 7th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
YOU BEAUTY!!! This fixed mine, thank you so much, was looking at a repair costing £100+!!
December 4th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
How about a funky color screen?
Getting green snow on the boot up and it’s all out of whack color-wise in Windows. Toshiba L305.
I’m guessing it’s the video cable going bad…which is weird because all I did was unplug it from the motherboard doing another repair! I’ve tried playing with the connection but can’t get it to show properly.
(oh and the repair was for the broken power jack…works & looks great once I got that up and running!)
Thanks…great site!
-Matt
December 1st, 2010 at 8:09 am
This was exactly my problem. I was told it was probably inverter but I found this site and checked this connection before buying the part and works perfectly now.
thanks,
Chuck
September 20th, 2010 at 6:58 am
Laptop Tech,
I used your information to fix my computer and I made a small donation. Great idea, and I hope it works for you.
Thanks,
Dave
September 20th, 2010 at 6:48 am
Thanks, I thought I had an inverter or screen problem on my Toshiba Satelite, L305 but your post helped me find the cable unplugged.
Thanks again,
Dave
August 22nd, 2010 at 9:34 am
ty,
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!
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
July 17th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
boetix,
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.
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.