[clug] how to test blank laptop screen

[Andrew Janke]

> It could also be a case of the microswitch getting stuck, confusing the laptop into thinking the lid is closed when it's not.

+1 on this.   I have seen this a number of times with Dell laptops
(the Studio series). Most laptops will boot with the lid closed and
assume you want "headless" mode and send video to various ports
(HDMI/VGA)


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