Laptop Screen Shrunk And Doesnt Cover Whole Screen

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by JonahWales, Oct 8, 2023.

  1. JonahWales

    JonahWales Master Sergeant

    is it because i plugged in external monitor?
     
    JonahWales, Oct 8, 2023
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  2. the mekanic

    the mekanic Major Mekanical Geek

    Left click on your desktop and select "Display". Check your resolution.
     
    the mekanic, Oct 9, 2023
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    I wouldn't think so. I've plugged my laptop into a tv and the screen size hasn't changed.
     
    plodr, Oct 9, 2023
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  4. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

    Yes, that will happen when the external display doesn't have the same resolution. If you right click and select Display Settings, turn off mirroring and extend the displays (both monitors get their own resolution), they should straighten out or reboot. Unless one is a 4:3 and the other is 16:9, then your stuck with the 'letter boxing'.
     
    foogoo, Oct 9, 2023
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  5. the mekanic

    the mekanic Major Mekanical Geek

    "Left click". I must be getting old, LOL...
     
    the mekanic, Oct 14, 2023
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  6. JonahWales

    JonahWales Master Sergeant

    i just unplugged the tv which is also a monitor and it fixed
     
    JonahWales, Oct 15, 2023
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