PB not deteting data projector

Hi,
My laptop is not detecting an external data projector. It sees the projector at the initial startup during the gray screen and apple icon. But as soon at the Mac OS X startup icon appears it drops the signal and the projector screen turns blue. The Apple Profile Graphic/Display information status is "No display connected". I tried multiple projectors and dvi-vga adaptors with the same results.
The laptop does work with a 15-inch external monitor and the information is displayed under Apple profile.
I see on your board that someone else had a similar problem, but didn't find an answer posted.
Any suggestions?
thanks, David

Hi, David. If your video processor is an ATI Mobility Radeon 9700, you have a 15" or 17" Aluminum Powerbook of recent vintage. This is the discussion area for the older Titanium Powerbooks. You will probably do better reposting in an appropriate Aluminum Powerbook forum, accessible from this page.

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