Check signal cable

[NMC]

I turned on my computer adn a message floats across :check signal cable" I have no idea what I should do. Please help.
Thanks.\NMC

[John A]

That means that your monitor isn't recieving a signal from the video card. Check that the monitor cable is plugged in and that nothing is broken. Wiggling the cable is also a good idea.

[NMC]

That means that your monitor isn't recieving a signal from the video card. Check that the monitor cable is plugged in and that nothing is broken. Wiggling the cable is also a good idea.

Thank you for answering, I have wiggled the cable and nothing seems to be broken

[afroboy]

as above

what is you graphics card

pci ecpress?
pci??
agp?

try opening the machine and putting it in a new slot
did anything happen since it was working, a significant advent if you know what i mean

try using a diffrent cable
try another monitor

suppose if you had a spare graphics card you proberly wouldnt be posting on here but if ya have give it a try

[DeziSnchz]

I have a similar problem i checked everything.. How do i know if its the motherboard that has went out?

[pnky_14]

If it is an onboard video card, try putting a seperate card in...if the monitor works, then you know it's not your motherboard and it was your video card that was faulty.

[clydylz]

i'm having the same problem too.We bought another VGA and turned on the computer but still "check signal cable" appeared on the screen.
PLEASE I REALLY NEED HELP.
for me to know what actions to take before i spend more money.
PLEASE..