Laptop Display Does Not Turn On After Being Ejected from Docking Station (228336)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q228336

SYMPTOMS

When you have Windows 2000 installed on a laptop computer that is docked to a full docking station with a monitor connected, the laptop display may not turn on when the laptop computer is ejected from the docking station.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the laptop computer does not have an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS. Hot docking is only supported by ACPI systems.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, press F5 to refresh the laptop computer's display.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbdisplay kbPowerMan kbprb w2000power KB228336
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