my monitor when i start my computer will blackout. the monitor has power though. i will shut it off and turn it on the picture will stay a few seconds and then total darkness (still has power to it) after shutting it on/off many times and opening a few programs the picture will stay. virus? video card? monitor?
2006-08-03 04:14:29 · 7 answers · asked by buckeyeboy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Sounds like a short in monitor first thing try swapping power cables with pc if they are the same. Try plugging into different outlet. If neither of these work. Try plugging a different monitor into the machine to rule out problem with machine if it acts the same way would suspect a problem with the machine. Hope this helps
2006-08-03 04:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by hardirish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be your monitor's brand is not compatible with the CPU, or you did not connect correctly and maybe one of the pins is distorted or spoilt, in addition, it could be your video card is obsolete, giving you problems.
My recommendation is check the pins of your monitor serial port and if one of them is bend or distorted, replace a new cable else change the whole monitor, if it does not solve the problem, check the video card's compatibilities with the CPU against the system requirements.
If none of the above works, change a new monitor.
2006-08-03 04:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by titanium 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd scan for viruses first. Give AVG FREE a try: www.grisoft.com
Also, snag the free copy of Crap Cleaner: www.ccleaner.com
If problem persists, check the graphics card. And if all else fails to correct this: buy a new PC monitor.
2006-08-03 04:19:54 · answer #3 · answered by Hard Rocker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the monitor itself. Try connecting another one and see it the same thing happens. If it does not - the answer is obvious. If it does then it could be your video card that is failing.
2006-08-03 04:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude theres a coil in d monitor..i think tht may b causing probs...u need to get it changed soon..Else u need to contact ur computer vendor
2006-08-03 04:27:12 · answer #5 · answered by anthrax_model_4_galz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, i know excatly the fault you are having, and unfortunatly there is only one answer in my mind, your monitor is faulty, and needs replacement, mine is the same lmao
2006-08-03 04:20:02 · answer #6 · answered by paul_heilbron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be one of the two
a) video card
b)motherboard
2006-08-03 04:19:25 · answer #7 · answered by Yanky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋