Most laptops have a Fn key or a BIOS setting to select an external, internal or both display mode. I'd start by checking that it's set to external only. On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 9:48 PM, <pisceen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > A friend with a Sony Vaio is attempting to boot it up and use it through > another display. They had damaged the display by closing it accidentally > on top of a coffee mug resting by the keys. They have plugged a vga > cable from the Sony to another laptop but Vista always boots to safe > mode only. > > Any ideas would be appreciated. > > Thank you, > > Peter Kaulback > ========================= ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts. -zxdjhu-