hi guys.
im using a 25'' led external display with my 2006 mbp 1.1.
i am connecting through dvi - hdmi through an adaptor. this works pretty well, but there is one problem. it happens when a timer socket in the same room switches off. the backlight stays on, but the display goes blank for about 1 second. i have noticed this also happening when i go to plug in a 3.5mm jack to some external speakers. not only does this happen while im plugging it in, but if i touch it anywhere else on the laptop also.
the first thing that came to mind was some kind of earth problem, but i just don't know.
i am worried this will cause damage to my ex.monitor as the first one i had stopped reckognising hdmi devices and needed replacing from amazon.
do you think i am surging the display? i don't want another dead monitor to deal with.
if you think the problem lies within the laptop, then i have no qualms with dismantling as it is on its last legs anyway and probably worth less than the monitor!
im also pretty good with electronics so i should be okay.
help would be very well appreciated.
Thank you, all.
luke