I am experiencing a similar issue on my Sony Vaio VGN-FW140E
(GM45/x4500mhd). I've tried compiling and installing the latest intel
drivers (2.5.0) - they installed successfully - but still didn't fix the
problem. VGA output works fine, but LVDS is useless. When X starts, the
screen flashes white,
I have the exact same problem on my Vaio VGN-FW140E. I've installed 8.10
RC and compiled the 2.5.0 intel drivers, and the LVDS still doesn't
work.
Any idea what's going on? Let me know if I can help.
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No X display on laptop screen with Intel 4500MHD GMA graphics on Sony Vaio
I've installed 8.10 RC and compiled the latest intel drivers (2.5.0),
and the LVDS problem is still not resolved. VGA output works great, but
the LVDS only works in vesa mode (fairly useless for me).
Let me know if I can contribute to solving this issue.
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Solid white screen that fades when
I have the exact same laptop and am experiencing the exact same problem.
I downloaded the latest beta release of Intrepid Beta, compiled the
2.4.2 intel drivers, all to no avail. When GDM starts, the screen turns
white and slows fades to grey with a grid pattern - completely unusable.
When I
