VGA not working.

Hello all
I'm using a T-60 with the intel 950 integrated graphics. My VGA port isn't working, and I can't seem to figure out the problem. I'm trying to connect it to an external monitor. It worked one day, and failed to work the next. The funny thing is:
My computer is recognizing that it is connected to a monitor, even going as far as to download the "generic" monitor drivers. The problem is not with the external monitor, as I have: connected it to another computer, as well as tried several different monitors with the laptop. While connected, it will not display windows, bios, thinkvantage, or anything on the external monitor, but it still gives me the option to output to it, and recognizes that its highest resolution is 1920X1200. When I connect the smaller monitor it displays the highest possible resolution as normal, but does not actually output.
Is there anything that I can adjust in the bios? Could vista be the problem?
I already contacted customer support, and they won't help me with the issue unless I pay them some obscene amount of money, as the computer is out of warranty.
Any ideas or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
--A broke college kid.

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