Hi Jim, I'm at my work computer because mine is still in a coma. I followed all the steps you suggest below and I get the same result. The tech told me to put everything back the way it was in the shop and it should work, so I did that--and it doesn't. I'm crying "uncle" on this one. I guess I'll take it in today. I guess even if I need a new MB, it's cheaper than a new PC. This MB is only 3 years old though. I have the exact same setup of MB and processesor as my son. He installed mine at the same time he did his and his is still working fine. No, I didn't do anything to it. :) I don't have time. I usually do the work I need to do, search the Web sometimes, and get off. He installed the graphics cards at the same time too, but his is a better model than mine because he needs his for gaming and I don't. The most graphics I need is for designing a few Websites and brochures now and then.
What I get on the monitor is that floating box that says something like "no input" -- like when you turn on your computer without the monitor plugged in. Thanks for your help. I'll let ya'll know what the problem turns out to be. (I know you're just dying to know. :D ) I just hope it's not too expensive. I'd just buy a new computer, but I don't have the money right now. Diane --- In [email protected], "Jim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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 > If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
