I've been dealing with a broken screen on my Lenovo Ideapad 130-14lKB for over a year and now I'm trying to reinstall Windows. Unfortunately, my laptop is stuck in safe mode, and I've tried various methods to fix it, but nothing is working. The only option available to me is the Novo menu. Can anyone guide me on how to reinstall Windows under these circumstances?
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Honestly, fixing the screen itself might be the best long-term solution. If it's not showing anything on the external display, the issue could be hardware-related. Once the screen is fixed, you should have an easier time booting up and reinstalling Windows without the hassle.
The easiest way to tackle this might be to connect your laptop to an external display. It could help you navigate through the installation process. You might need to try a few different ways to connect, but once you do, you should see your laptop's display on the external monitor. If the function keys don't work, don't sweat it—just go through the steps blindly if needed after connecting!
Sounds like a plan! Just remember, when you connect the external display, give it a moment to detect it. It doesn't always show up right away.
If you're really stuck, consider creating a bootable USB drive with the Windows installer. That could bypass the screen issue.
If you're feeling adventurous, you could also create an automated installer. There are tools available that let you set up your Windows installation ahead of time to make it easier to reinstall without needing to see the screen.
Yeah, I agree! Cosmetic issues like a broken screen can sometimes lead to bigger software problems, especially if you can't access recovery modes.