I have a Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 HP desktop PC when I power the computer on I got Vga input: no input signal and the monitor went back to sleep. If you do you think that is a problem with the video card it is attached to the motherboard. I also don't know that much about computers so please try to keep the answer simple.
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Jump to PostHello cmk_96,
Not having video is one of the most annoying and hard to diagnose issues, because there is no way to visually display any error messages.
When you turn on any computer, it goes through what is called a POST (Power On System Test) which shall detect any issues, …
Jump to PostBy make I am refering to the computer itself, such as Dell Inspiron etc.
As it isn't giving any beeps, then it would suggest everything is working fine during the POST, next thing to look at is the monitor and the connection, does it work with other monitors?
Jump to PostOk, it could be a faulty or a loose connection between the Motherboard and the Graphics Card. Do you know if it has inbuilt graphics?
Jump to PostIf it has a seperate graphics card, turn off the computer, disconnect the power supply and unscrew the cover to the case. Touch the edge of a radiator or something metal and work on a surface that is preferably metal.
Locate the graphics card and disconnect the wires (if it …
Jump to PostOk, when you say 'attached' is that built into the motherboard or is it standing up in a little slot?
You can tell the difference by looking at the VGA, is it connected directly onto the Mobo or is it standing on what looks like a seperate circuit board. If …
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