I don't know why but nothing shows up on my monitor when I power up the PC. What could it be? I have tried three monitors on it but nothing comes up. The monitor remains blank. Can anyone help me identify the problem? Thanks!
2006-10-10 17:42:36 · 7 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Ummmmm.... plug in the monitor.
2006-10-10 17:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by Duncarin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the video has gone out on your computer, because you should have at least gotten something on the other monitors, unless they were incredibly old or broken.
However, I wouldn't quite write it off just yet. I'm not sure how you were checking the other monitors, but if you were just unplugging the cables from the back of the first monitor and plugging them into the other two monitors, then if there was a loose connection at the back of the computer or a problem with the power cord you would never know. So, I would suggest checking those to make sure the monitor cable is connected properly and that the power cord is plugged into a source that works.
Several years ago, I received a phone call from one of my clients and he told me that his printer stopped working, so I asked him a series of questions and then asked him to make sure the cable was plugged into the back of his printer and the back of his computer. A minute later he told me that it was. I asked him if he was sure, because it was going to cost him $80 for me to come out. He didn't hesitate and told me he wanted me to come out. When I got there the first thing I did was check the cable on the back of the printer, then I crawled under the desk and checked behind the computer and found the problem. The cable was not on the printer port all the way. As soon as I pushed it the rest of the way on the printer started printing.
I'm not saying this is going to fix your problem, but I have seen too many problems fixed by simple sollutions like this so it's worth my mentioning to you just in case.
If your computer is still under warrenty, then it would be best to get fixed that way. The other way would be to either replace the video card or install one if you are using video that's built into the mother board.
The question is how old is the system and whether it's worth it or not.
2006-10-10 18:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by JSalakar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you are using an XP. XP Does Not like old hardware and this would include monitors. (so it it is an old monitor might be the trouble.) If you just bought a new XP it is best to get all new hardware and some software will not work as well and if you keep using these things it may cause problems with your puter.
2006-10-10 17:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your video card is broken. Thank you for letting us know you used three monitors, this actually narrows down the source to the video card. If there's no video, it's either your monitor, video card or video connection.
There's also a possibility that you were running multiple monitors and the one you're using now isn't set as your primary monitor.
2006-10-10 17:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any Beeps? Is it getting past the post test? It probably is not your monitor. My guess it is the motherboard. try differnt video cards if you can. I had a compaq that did that. I know it wasnt the video cards so it probably was the motherboard.
2006-10-10 17:58:41 · answer #5 · answered by jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-11 10:34:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a power cord and plug it in~
Or turn it on~
2006-10-10 17:46:30 · answer #7 · answered by judy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋