Can the HP Omen 15-en0165ng post without internal screen

[thunimanu]

Hi everyone,
i have a HP Omen 15-en0165ng gaming laptop which I have been using with an external monitor for the longest time. Now recently the laptop fell and the internal screen is broken. My question is would the laptop still boot and post if the internal screen is removed as I would just remove the screen with the lid on top as I dont have any use for it. The laptop is stationary in a laptop stand and removing the lid would also make it easier to turn it on without having to open the lid. 
Thanks in advance. 

[Hawks_Eye · Accepted solution]

Hi @thunimanu 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Yes, your HP Omen 15-en0165ng can still boot and POST without the internal screen, but there are important considerations to ensure reliable external display output.

What to expect when removing the internal display

1. The system will POST and boot without the internal screen

• The laptop’s motherboard and GPU do not require the internal display to function
• As long as the display cable is safely disconnected and no short circuits occur, the system will power on normally

2. External monitor behavior during boot

• By default, the BIOS output is routed to the internal screen
• If the internal panel is removed, the external monitor may remain blank until Windows loads
• To ensure visibility during POST and BIOS:
  • Connect the external monitor via HDMI or USB-C
  • Power on the laptop with the lid open at least once to confirm output redirection
  • Then shut down and test with the lid removed

3. Safe removal of the display assembly

• Disconnect the battery before removing the screen
• Carefully unplug the eDP (embedded DisplayPort) cable from the motherboard
• Insulate or secure the connector to prevent shorts
• Avoid removing the lid sensors or webcam module unless necessary, as they may affect sleep/wake behavior

4. Optional: Set external display as primary in BIOS (if available)

• Some HP Omen BIOS versions allow setting the default display output
• Restart and press F10 to enter BIOS
• Look for Advanced > Display Configuration or similar
• If available, set Primary Display to External

5. Power button accessibility

• With the lid removed, ensure the power button remains accessible and functional
• If the button is embedded in the top case, you can continue using it as usual

Let me know if you’d like help identifying the display cable or confirming safe disassembly steps. You’ve done everything right by thinking this through carefully—I’ll be here to guide you further.

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