*1LOWSUV* Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) On my Laptop now since my computer doesn't want to send a signal to the monitor... Here's my issue: Turn on my computer and the monitor comes on for a second just to show there is no "input signal" and then it goes to sleep....swapped for another monitor and that one shows "No Signal".... connect the original monitor and cable to another computer and it works fine....I'm assuming its something to do with my computer but WHAT would I look for? I have swapped cables, unplugged power from both computer and monitor but still get nothing...help a brotha out. : Edited June 11, 2009 by *1LOWSUV* Quote [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Update Monitor Drivers and video card drivers and maybe your video card went... Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 well if it pretty much automatically says no signal id say open the computer and blow the dust out and try that as maybe the video card came loose and needs cleaned and reseated. if you can get it to show anythign boot it and hold f8 then choose last known good configuration and it should take you back to a good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*1LOWSUV* Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Blew it out and nothing looks loose (wasn't any major dust buildup)....I don't even know where the video card is.....this sucks having to use this laptop.....what should I do next? : Quote [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 do it do any beeping that u havent heard b4 when starting up? Quote I know a lil about everything so dont call me Mr. Know it All. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 are you able to get anythign on the screen whatsoever besides just instantly no video? also may i ask what kindaq computer it is so maybe i can help a little more specifically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 any beeps or whistles etc? that can tell you if the video card went in some cases. there are tons of tricks. Pictures help TJ Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 One trick to try is turn it on and hold the reset button in, sometimes helps machines boot that are having BIOS issues. Quote 10.x volts fo' life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) Without knowing anymore info about the specs your pc has (motherboard/cpu ram, etc..) it will be tuff to pin point more ideas, BUT.....Being that your having a "No monitor turn on issue" This is a low level/hardware issue/conflict problem. The guy above who said that maybe removing the monitor drivers, and re install new monitor drivers wont help this issue any. Is your GPU (video card) PCIe, AGP, or PCI interface? If it is a newer PC (meaning bought with in the last 2/3 years) you more then likely will have it either 1 0r 2 ways, intergrated into the motherboard, or PCIe slot. Sometimes a "good" motherboard will feature 2 PCIe slot, perhaps try to swap slots. You more then likely have a BIOS issue or a failing GPU. If your GPU ends up being intergrated into the motherboard, and your motherboard DO HAVE EXPANSION SLOTS, you can always buy a aftermarket GPU, install it, then boot into the PC's BIOS, and disable the onboard crap. Also, we cant rule out that RAM might be the issue here as-well. Take the ram out of the slots, and swap them into another slot. If possible, take a pic of the guts of your PC, I can go further with that. Need more help, let me know. Edited May 29, 2009 by newls1 Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Without knowing anymore info about the specs your pc has (motherboard/cpu ram, etc..) it will be tuff to pin point more ideas, BUT.....Being that your having a "No monitor turn on issue" This is a low level/hardware issue/conflict problem. The guy above who said that maybe removing the monitor drivers, and re install new monitor drivers wont help this issue any. Is your GPU (video card) PCIe, AGP, or PCI interface? If it is a newer PC (meaning bought with in the last 2/3 years) you more then likely will have it either 1 0r 2 ways, intergrated into the motherboard, or PCIe slot. Sometimes a "good" motherboard will feature 2 PCIe slot, perhaps try to swap slots. You more then likely have a BIOS issue or a failing GPU. If your GPU ends up being intergrated into the motherboard, and your motherboard DO HAVE EXPANSION SLOTS, you can always buy a aftermarket GPU, install it, then boot into the PC's BIOS, and disable the onboard crap. Also, we cant rule out that RAM might be the issue here as-well. Take the ram out of the slots, and swap them into another slot. If possible, take a pic of the guts of your PC, I can go further with that. Need more help, let me know. if you read his responses your whole post is going to be like german to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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