Problem with Computer - Monitor standby

@TrevaUK (142)
March 17, 2007 2:24pm CST
I'm having a problem with my second PC, When I switch it on the monitor displays "No Signal" and then goes on standby. I know the computer works because I hear sound when windows boots up. I've checked the monitor cable is fully connected. Any advice would be helpful, Thanks.
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Fixpcbugs
@Fixpcbugs (274)
• India
18 Mar 07
The best solution to locate the problem is to connect the cpu with another working monitor,If display come then monitor is faulty,check the pins within the d-sub vga connector...if any one is broken....if ok then give the monitor for repair.If after connecting the new monitor than buy a new vga addon pci card and install it and reconnect with the monitor...if display come....then all will be fine.
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TrevaUK
@TrevaUK (142)
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20 Mar 07
Thanks for the advice, It was the display card that was faulty. I removed the faulty AGP display card, and tried an old 2mb pci display card (remember those). It worked so I have ordered a new AGP Nvidia Geforce 5500
Azrayel
@Azrayel (95)
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17 Mar 07
The problem might be the graphics card, the same thing happened to me but was fixed when i swapped it over from another computer.
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TrevaUK
@TrevaUK (142)
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17 Mar 07
Thanks, I though it might be the graphics card. I can't swap the graphics card because this computer uses pcie which is not compatible with the older PC. looks like i'd have to ebay one.
evil_rules_me
@evil_rules_me (20)
• India
18 Mar 07
your ram is loose open ur cabinet and tighten it.if it works please inform me..........always at ur service.
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julaqq
@julaqq (141)
• Philippines
25 Mar 07
I also think its the video card. I assume you are using VGA card. I had similar experience where I first thought my monitor had gone bad. but when I switched my video card from vga to onboard in bios, voila! my pc is back to working again.
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