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| 385125 | 2005-09-01 06:30:00 | Hi Son has just bought a cheap PIII450 with no screen. We attached a screen and turned it on but the screen light didn't change from orange to green (and noth at all on screen) I would have expected something to show (even if only a blinking underscore). Have tried tutning it on with a bootable linux disk in and still nothing. Am I missing something obvious or should I go back to the dealer? Thanks in advance for your assistance |
shroeder (6761) | ||
| 385126 | 2005-09-01 06:57:00 | If the monitor power light doesn't change when the computer is turned on there is something wrong . ;) If nothing at all appears on the screen, there is something wrong . :( It might be a faulty cable between the monitor and the connector on the computer box . It might be a faulty video controller . It might be a box with a number of missing parts . Like a power supply . ;) Have a quick look inside the box . Check that all cables are plugged in . Check that all boards are plugged in . If it still doesn't show any life, have a talk to the vendor . |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 385127 | 2005-09-01 07:00:00 | Is the monitor a known good one? Do the fans, lights etc on the box whirr & flash etc or nothing at all. If nothing at all then probably power supply or cable If the power supply is running then it may be a dead or dislodged video card, dislodged or faulty ram, dud Bios More info would help Are there any beeps on startup? |
bartsdadhomer (80) | ||
| 385128 | 2005-09-01 08:04:00 | Thanks for that guys Monitor is good - tried some RAM that I knew worked - Everything appears to be correctly seated and plugged in OK but now you mention it, no beeps at all !!! Maybe a phone call to vendor is warranted! :badpc: |
shroeder (6761) | ||
| 385129 | 2005-09-01 10:13:00 | Maybe a phone call to vendor is warranted! :badpc: yup |
bartsdadhomer (80) | ||
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