My computer's having issues..

Yes, I guess so. It's a shame, but I think with laptops once one part goes it's harder to fix the problem.

Then, you must buy new laptop, replacing an LCD screen will cost more.

Thanks lyndel. I'm pretty sure that I don't have a virus as it's definitely the screen that's playing up and not the computer itself. I'm not sure what you mean about your blue screen, or do you mean that your screen is literally going blue? Hmm, that's a bit freaky... Does it just happen when you turn your computer on and off, randomly, or all the time? If it stops you from doing stuff it must be very annoying, like this darn hissing, demonic screen.

Thanks a lot for the advice and the safety tips smacksman. It's not a CRT monitor, it's actually a laptop. (I probably should've said this!) I was hoping it might be a loose connection type-thing, because at first the problem was (almost) resolving when we removed the power source and it was just running on battery. But now it's happening whether we use the power lead or not. So it's not looking good! I'll try unplugging and re-plugging anything I can find just in case - but I won't be taking anthing apart, don't worry.. I'll also see if I can find out how to locate the video card. These are great suggestions, and I am grateful. It sounds like you know your way around a computer, so I don't doubt that you have many freaky stories. PCs are freaky things...

Oh dear! Yes - a very fundamental difference. Time to say goodbye to your old friend I think. Laptops can sometimes be repaired but with an old one it may cost more than a new on. They are so cheap nowadays. It is exactly for this reason that I recommend people buy a desktop unless they really need to travel around with a PC. Problems with the keyboard, screen, touchpad, DVD drive, batteries are all expensive on a laptop. And the speakers are terrible! haha

Yep, I think you're right. My desktop might be slow (and have hardly any memory - but that's another issue!!), but it has outlived the laptop by many years, and is still chugging along..

Yes mammamuh, it's served me well for a number of years, and now it's had enough! It's good that you replace things a lot, that probably doesn't give things too much chance to go wrong.

Ooh, that sounds like quite a sweet noise, lol! Maybe there is a bird in there... I have heard of keys being a bit squeaky before. I'm not sure why it happens or what you should do about it though. Maybe somebody might have some suggestions?

Hmm, that sounds like a clever idea, but I'm not too sure how to do that, and I'm using my trusty (well, sometimes..) but slow desk top. It chugs along, but it's ok mostly. I think that the laptop's on its last legs, just mainly black now when I put it on. Poor demented thing. Having a blank screen on your pc must have been a bit annoying for you. I'm glad your Apple computer is so much better. My desk top is a pc, and at one point it seemed like it was just freezing all the time, and I was ready to give up on it, but it turned out that it just needed a new mouse. Phew!

Unfortunately it's a laptop! I forgot to mention this important information in my post.. So I'm thinking that it's doomed. Thanks for your answer doooookie.

Thanks for your input.