During a laptop start up, a technician is able to see the Windows splash screen as the OS loads. Shortly after reboot, the technician experiences a black screen. The technician can plug in an external monitor and the display works correctly. Which of the following is a MOST likely cause of the display issue?
A.
The video card on the laptop is faulty
B.
There are unneeded peripherals that should be removed
C.
The function key needs to be pressed to toggle monitors
D.
The motherboard on the laptop is faulty