The screen for the newest computer we have decided not to turn on today.
What happened was that we turned it on, and nothing showed up on screen. we tried moving the mouse around, and we tried turning it on and off, but it still wouldn't display anything on the screen.
We had left it on for a few days prior to this event, and have only today noticed.
The CPU doesn't make the *poof* sound anymore, and the power switch stays in an amber color, when it should make a "poof" sound before going in a blue color when turned on, then when we turned the monitor on and off, it would display the logo, then it would give a window that says "No Signal".
The computer is an HP Media Center PC, with AMD 64 Live!and the LCD screen is by ACER. We've had it since July 2007.
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Have you tried restarting your computer with the monitor on and plugged in?
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We disconnected the white screw from the monitor, thinking it didn't need to be plugged in
And if we had to turn it on and off, how many seconds do we have to wait before turning it back on? -
Ok, not too sure what you're talking about here...
We disconnected the white screw from the monitor, thinking it didn't need to be plugged in
If you see absolutely nothing, could be a connection problem.
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Originally Posted by kerrex_2006
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EVERY monitor requires (at least) 2 connections:
1. Power
2. Data (video)
Power is standardized on the 3-prong jack/plug combination.
Data connection depends on the kind of monitor you have---
A. VGA
B. DVI
C. HDMI
D. other (Composite, SVGA, Component, SDI, etc)
Your monitor won't "turn on" unless both are connected and communicating (note previous post about drivers).
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Originally Posted by kerrex_2006
There should be a number on the back or base. -
Take it back to the store if it's new. It could also be the power supply on your computer. I have seen that lots of times, you get lots of computer lights but no display. I'd try another monitor on the computer first.
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What exact model?
There should be a number on the back or base. -
The resolution may be set too high for the monitor or the refresh rate might be too high. You might need to go into safe mode in order to straighten things out.
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Alllll Righty, then.
The "logo" that the monitor displays, does it say "Acer", meaning it originates from within the Acer monitor, or does it say "HP" or perhaps "Microsoft" or "Windows"?
How many cables are coming from the monitor?
One has to be power, meaning it ultimately plugs into a wall socket. It may have a large, in-line transformer, or "brick". Or it may not. Doesn't matter.
There also must be a data cable, typically VGA (three rows of pins), or DVI, which are usually white. This Data Cable MUST be plugged into the computer, on one end, and the monitor on the other. Your video card may have multiple outlets, which may not switch automatically.
Why did you take the white one off?
Re-connect the PC as it was when it was KNOWN to be working correctly. Turn everything off, then back on again. Describe all "logos", beep patterns, test CD drives for power. Describe Monitor power light. -
The "logo" that the monitor displays, does it say "Acer", meaning it originates from within the Acer monitor, or does it say "HP" or perhaps "Microsoft" or "Windows"?
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when the monitor says no signal it means either the cable from the computer is not attached to the monitor or that the computer isn't on. make sure the video cable from the computer is screwed into the monitor and computer. then unplug both from the power outlet for a minute then plug them back in and turn them both on to restart the computer. describe anything that appears on the monitor and any beeps/lights from the computer.
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Originally Posted by aedipussBelieving yourself to be secure only takes one cracker to dispel your belief.
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Originally Posted by kerrex_2006
So we can find the manual on Acer's site.
According to that it has a VGA connector.
(It may also have a DVI connector).
If there's no picture on the LCD Monitor, please perform the following steps:
1. Make sure the power indicator on the LCD Monitor is ON, all connections are secured,and the system is running on the correct timing. Refer to Chapter 3 for information on timing.
2. Turn off the LCD Monitor and then turn it back on again. If there is still no picture,press the Adjustment Control button several times.
3. If step 2 doesn't work, connect your PC system to another external CRT.If your PC system Functions properly with a CRT Monitor but it does not function with the LCD Monitor,the output timing of the VGA card may be out of the LCD's synchronous range. Please change to an alternative mode listed in the Standard Timing Table or replace the VGA card,and then repeat steps 1 and 2. -
Why did you take the white one off?
Though a friend who fixes computers at my office said that I should try to unplug oone periphral at a time for one minute and turn it on to see which one is causing the CPU and montior to not respond.
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A revalation: I found the problem.
Turns out it was the main cord for the CPU. What I did was I unplugged it for a minute, and then I plugged it back in, and it started up and it was working again.
Thanks everyone for providing the tips on how to fix it.
Now I just hope when my cousin comes over tomorrow, that he won't end up breaking it like he did the last one. -
omg... you guys are the most patient and helpful people on the net... i thought this was a joke at first.
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