Trying to use a monitor instead of a laptop screen..

Hi guys.
I'm in some trouble here and wondering if you guys can help. Well. First of all, i have a HP dv2000 laptop and the laptop screen got smashed. It has vista and i'm wondering if I can use my other monitor and use that as a screen instead of the broken laptop one.. and I can't set up if I have to go to control panel or something cause I can't see anything. Help! THANKS!

 

I don't know that model, but most lappies have a keyboard shortcut using the FN keys to switch to the external monitor once you've plugged into your video out and powered it up.

Good luck

Dins

 

If you decide to replace the screen take a look at this explanation- http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replaced-damaged-lcd-screen-in-hp-pavilion-dv2000-notebook/
It's a fairly easy repair on that model also a service manual is available- http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01035657.pdf

 

You can use a monitor instead of a laptop screen. Just make sure that you switch your CRT/LCD key. Tell us if progress.

 

1. Connect the external monitor and be sure it is powered on
2. Press Fn +F4 key to see a display on the external monitor for HP dv2000.