Fly & Diane,
> >Do you have any ideas on why I started having video at the beginning
> of the boot and then it quit for good?
>
> I have been hoping that it is a loose component. If it is not a loose
> component, either the video card or your motherboard needs to be replaced.
When things go wrong on a computer it is sometimes difficult to determine
the cause. Let me list the things that I would do about the video problem,
even if you have tried these I suggest that you do them again. I have been
there where something I did again finally solved a problem.
Withe the power plug removed for safety remove the monitor cable from the
video card then plug in the video card again, making certain that it is
firmly seated in the slot. Try gently pulling up on the card, it should not
move up at all. Now plug the monitor cable into the card and make certain
that the two thumbscrews are evenly tightened down If they have screwdriver
slots on them use a screwdriver, tighten them evenly so one is not tightened
more than the other, but don't tighten them overtight.
Leave the cover off the computer, plug in the power cable and turn on the
computer. See if this solves the video problem. If you have any light on the
screen then the card and monitor are probably both functioning. Of couse
there could be other problems with the card but unlikely at this point. They
don't usually go out so quickly.
Jim
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