I'm pretty sure its the video card that needs to be replaced.
I looked at the gateway site but it doesn't say if the video card is on board or if I can just get another one to replace it
I don't mean a aftermarket graphics card that you put in the available pci slot.
I am talking about the whether the computers standard video card is replaceable.
It was working fine for awhile.
For some reason it starts up and everything, it just doesn't display on the monitor.
I hooked up an older monitor I have and still nothing came on the screen.
That is why I'm sure its the video card that needs to be replaced.
2007-06-20 07:07:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Is this the computer you have?
http://www.pbase.com/hamks18psi/733c
If so, it does have onboard video. You can get a PCI video card and that will work though.
2007-06-20 07:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I'd like to ask, does it make sound when you turn on the computer? If it does then go re-tighten the memory module and processor (if you're able to do so, if not have someone to do it). If it doesn't, make sure your display is working by connecting to other computer. If your display/monitor is fine, then time to inspect the video card. If possible go to your local computer store and try ANY video card that fits your computer, if it works then choose video card to your preference. Replacing video card will not erase your stuff. If it doesn't help probably you have malfunction motherboard (malfunction motherboard/processor/memory module usually WILL make some noise/beep when you power up the computer, BUT that's not always the case) time to shop for a new computer/motherboard. To minimize the budget salvage anything that still could be used the new motherboard (processor, memory, hard disk, casing) have the store clerk move them to your new motherboard if possible.
2016-05-20 22:58:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know the system is booting if you can't see it?
You can tell if the video is integrated if there isn't a video expansion card present, and you can install a video expansion card regardless of whether the original video is integrated or not.
2007-06-20 07:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's in a slot yes. If it's onboard, the answer is still yes. But you have to change a few things:BIOS, drivers to name a few.
2007-06-20 07:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by C93 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋