Hardware damage
1) Laptop OFF, monitor OFF, connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port on the netbook.
The VGA port is on the Left Rear side.
This is an example of a VGA Cable, and VGA connector,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VGA_connector
Scroll down a little for the VGA Cable example.
NOTE* Color does Not matter. Usually it is Blue. Can be Black or White in color.
You can use a CRT type of monitor, (Looks like a small TV), or a flat LCD screen monitor if it has a VGA cable.
2) Turn the monitor on. If a CRT type of monitor allow it to warm up.
Turn the laptop on.
By factory default the display should show on the external monitor.
However there are at LEAST 3 display options available;
A) Internal monitor of laptop ONLY
B) Internal monitor of laptop AND external VGA monitor
C) External VGA monitor ONLY
Press, and hold down on the Fn key, (Bottom left corner of Keyboard), and at the SAME time tap once on the F4 key.
(The F4 key is the Display Toggle-Over key)
No display on external VGA monitor?
Hold the Fn key down again, and tap once more on the F4 key.
Display good on the external monitor? Fine. Your graphics chipset is good. Problem lays within the Display Assembly, (LCD screen, Display Cover, etc), or the Video Cable.
Also posted in case you do not repair the netbook, or repair is set for a later date. This way you can at least use the netbook at home.
Remove ALL power. Remove the AC adapter (Charger), and Battery.
Video Cable:
The video cable attaches to the motherboard, in the upper left area near the left Hinge.
It then leads under the left Hinge, and up into the Display Assembly.
(LCD screen/ Display Cover, Display Bezel, etc. is the Display Assembly)
From there it connects to the back of the LCD screen.
(The Mini 110-3135dx has LED backlighting, and does not use a screen Inverter )
Just due to normal opening, and closing of the laptop, the Display Panel Cable, (HP for Video Cable), can be pulled on.
This means the connection of the Display Panel Cable, at the motherboard side could have been pulled loose, or at the LCD screen side.
It can also damage the tiny wires inside the Display Panel Cable.
From your description, it sounds like the Display Assembly was open, when it landed.
Display Panel Cable connections should be PHYSICALLY, plugged in to ensure the connections are tight.
A visual examination will NOT do.
Connection on the motherboard side AND -> LCD screen side.
If there is visual signs of damage to the Display Panel cable's sheath, also suspect damage to the tiny wires inside the Display Panel Cable. (Stretched/Broken)
Check the connections first. You can leave the laptop partially disassembled, and check, before putting it back together.
If physically checking, by trying to plug the two connections of the cable in, does no good, you have to suspect if the Display Panel Cable may be damaged.
A continuity check with a multimeter set to OHMs, and checking each wire in the cable, is the next step of the diagnosis.
You can take the cable down to the nearest 'Mom and Pop' computer store, and have the tech check it for a few dollars.
Or due to the price of a replacement you may just wish to replace, and see if that was the problem.
The HP part number is HP 607755-001.
HOWEVER, this is supposed to be for a kit that contains 3 cables.
1) LCD Cable (Display Panel Cable)
2) Webcam Cable
3) Power Cable.
[ Power Cable:
The DC Power Jack is the jack on the laptop, that you plug the AC adapter ( Charger ), into.
The DC Power Jack is NOT soldered to the motherboard, with this model.
Instead it is soldered to a cable of wires, and the wires end in a plug.
The plug is unplugged from the motherboard, and the entire assembly is replaced as a unit. (It's a Power Jack Harness, really)
DC Power Jacks get broken. This one will be easy to replace ]
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/LCD-video-Cable-for-HP-Mini-110-110-1000-110-1100-Laptop-LCD-Cable-6017B0207601-6017B0232102/908032_556440323.htmlCheck the part number on your Display Panel Cable, and see if it matches up to the one you are going to buy, is the best method however.
Display Panel Cable checks out OK, or you have replaced it, and it doesn't solve the problem, the problem is the LCD screen.
Again, in my searching of the LCD screen replacements, I found they all use LED lighting for your model. (Mini 110-3135dx)
LED backlighting as a rule now, does Not use a screen Inverter.
Could I be wrong, and your laptop does indeed have a screen Inverter?
Only you will know once you open the Display Assembly, and check the Display Panel Cable connection at the back of the LCD screen.
If a screen Inverter is used it will be in the Display Assembly.
A screen Inverter could easily have been damaged in a fall, and a bad screen Inverter COULD show the results you stated.
I say -> COULD.
I believe the Display Panel Cable connection may be loose at the motherboard side, and/or LCD screen side, or it may be damaged.
If not I believe the LCD screen is the problem.
To check the Display Panel Cable on the motherboard side, for this model, you have to remove the Top Cover. (HP for Palm Rest Cover)
This means the Static sensitive hardware components for the laptop, will be exposed.
This means you NEED to wear an ESD wrist strap, once the Top Cover is removed.
BEST method however is to just put it on BEFORE starting to disassemble. This way you do not forget, and have a Static shocked laptop, that is only going to be good enough for a DOORSTOP.
One example,
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103245The alligator clip needs to be connected to a good ground source.
I connect to an unpainted surface, of the metal frame of an open, empty desktop computer case.
You can also set a large metal serving tray (Unpainted), on the table you're working on, and connect to it.
Or a large metal knickknack. (Unpainted)
Pictorial guide that may help. Allows you to see someone working on an HP Mini,
http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replace-keyboard-in-hp-mini-1033cl-notebook/Service Manual from HP Support (Free),
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&product=4307901&In the list click on -
HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 - Maintenance and Service Guide
[ Note*
On page 65 it shows the Wireless LAN cables.
Number 6 states,
"Disconnect the display panel cable from the motherboard"
It is actually referring to the Figure on the next page. Page 66.
And Number 1 ]
For additional questions please post in a Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette
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