You are troubleshooting a laptop that sounds like it is booting normally, but nothing appears on the LCD display. After closer inspection, you notice the display appears but the output is so faint that it’s difficult to see anything. What is the most likely cause of this issue?
A) The video card is faulty
B) The laptop is not receiving enough power
C) The video driver is not configured properly
D) The inverter is faulty
E) The laptop is one of those new “healthy” models that require you to exercise while you are using the computer. Keep spinning, and the display will gradually get brighter.
The answer: D) The inverter is faulty
The inverter powers the LCD backlight, allowing you to easily view the LCD pixels on the display.
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