Satellite Pro M - Can the screen be repaired?

The connection to the screen of my satellite pro has been damaged; it works perfectly if held at the right angle with some pressure to the screen with one thumb - otherwise it is illegible / appears as scrolling horizontal lines.
Otherwise the computer is fine and I'd like to get it repaired . is this possible and where should i get it repaired?

Hi
Of course the screen can be repaired but have you checked an external monitor? Can you notice the same issue there?
I think its also hard to say what part of display is exactly defective. You can contact an authorized service provider. The technicians can help you can check your notebook. I think this would be the best option. ;)

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Hi,
Yes the Satellite Pro 100 was the one, following link:
http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/model_index_page.jsp?service=UK&ID=2327#satpro_p10 0
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I'm looking to buy this machine as a desktop replacement, however I did read a report on Zdnet Australia which gave reader comments on build quility and reliability which concerned me abit.
http://www.zdnet.com.au/reviews/hardware/notebooks/soa/First_Take_Toshiba_Satellite_Pro_P100/0,39023407,39234235,00.htm?feed=rss#talkback
Other option on my list is a one non Toshiba notebook, however they are currently using an ATI x1400 graphics card - I'd sooner opt for Nvidia.
> Hi
>
> Did you mean Satellite Pro P100 or Satellite
> P100-xxx?
> I asked it because I don't found any Satellite Pro
> P100 notebooks on the Toshiba website. Only Satellite
> P100-xxx units are available and these notebooks are
> very new. Maybe you have checked the wrong warranty
> list?
>
> Ps: I can't believe that extended warranty is not
> available on this unit.
[Edited by: admin on 27-Apr-06 23:26]

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Hi
> I've got Satellite Pro A200-PSAE7 with ATI HD2600 Mobility Radeon. I've downgraded to XP SP2. I get blue screen saying that ati2dvag went infitive loop quite constantly. Any solution to this?
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Hi
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Hello
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But I think in both cases you need professional help from an authorized service provider. The guys can check your notebook, order new spare parts and replace them for you. Also they can give you an exact answer if this is covered by warranty or not. Here in forum we can only speculate about this and its user to user forum only.
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