Question : Dell Inspiron 1000 Video Problems

I'm working on a Dell Inspiron 1000 and the issue here is when the screen is moved or bumped the video goes out.  I connected an external monitor up to it and I got the same results.  I do not see how it could be a cable/connection issue if the external monitor goes out too, seems like it would be the mainboard yet that does not make much sense either.  

Answer : Dell Inspiron 1000 Video Problems

Does the system completely lock up, or does the video come back?

BTW it could still be a cable in a sense, as there are wires going from the video board to the laptop display and the outer vga port. It could be a short in the mainboard or video board, or something as simple as an itchy trigger in the switch that determines when you close the lid.