she says the monitor screen Is green when her daughter turns the pc on but when she jiggles the cable around the screen goes back to normal I said It might be the monitor cable
as the cable Is replaceable she will go and buy a new one
any help Is appreciated thanks
2007-10-02 09:27:23 · 4 answers · asked by wobber 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
It likely is the cable but it could also be the connection at the PC or monitor side. Cables are cheap or she could borrow one from a mate just to check it out.
2007-10-02 13:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does sound like the cable, although I have seen problems where the connector has been loose in the monitor and moving the cable flexed the connector enough to make or break the connection.
Before she pays for a new cable she may want to check that it is fully inserted and screwed down at both ends.
2007-10-02 09:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by Simon T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it sounds like a cable problem, I've seen this happen before.
If the problem occurs even with a new cable, however, either the monitor or video card may need to be fixed; in that case you should consult a pro to get a better assessment of what needs to be fixed.
2007-10-02 09:31:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is what it probably is but there is a possibility it may be the actual port on the computer. If that is the case she may need a new video card. Most likely it is the cable.
2007-10-02 09:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by Julie L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋