VGA P20 - 552 (vertical lines)

Hi i need big help i am having problem in my VGA when i start it shows vertical lines then when it boots to OS the screen becomes black i had tried to use system restore it did work after a reboot then i rebooted the problem started again it since then nothing is functioning right it never logs to windows if i choose safe mode it flickers alot.
Many thanks
Asger

Hi
do You get the strange lines even before Windows is loading? You should normally get a TOSHIBA logo when powering up the machine. Are the lines there even then? If so, Your unit needs service!
good luck
Tom

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