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Problem PC powers on - Screen turns off???

  • 24-09-2011 5:25pm
    #1
    Hobbitfeet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 767 ✭✭✭


    I have a PC it powers on fine, screen powers on then the screen powers off and I get an error message saying no signal. I have tried to connect the PC to my TV and the same thing happens. What's the problem???


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  • #2
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Video card problem? Is it using integrated video or is there a physical graphics card in the machine? Also try clearing the CMOS, pop that little battery on the motherboard out for a few minues, put it back in and see what happens!

    Nick

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  • #3
    celticcrash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 850 ✭✭✭celticcrash


    are u sure its not the battery, is it plugged in and switched on at the socket.


  • #4
    u140acro3xs7dm
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    Sounds like a graphics card. Check it is plugged in to the mobo properly if it is not integrated.


  • #5
    Hobbitfeet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 767 ✭✭✭Hobbitfeet


    yoyo wrote: »
    Video card problem? Is it using integrated video or is there a physical graphics card in the machine? Also try clearing the CMOS, pop that little battery on the motherboard out for a few minues, put it back in and see what happens!

    Nick

    Thanks its graphic card not integrated. Will get other half to try your suggestions tomorrow. Will clearing CMOS wipe all our data we have a lot of pictures we want to keep on there


  • #6
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Hobbitfeet wrote: »
    Thanks its graphic card not integrated. Will get other half to try your suggestions tomorrow. Will clearing CMOS wipe all our data we have a lot of pictures we want to keep on there
    Clearing the CMOS won't wipe your HD, although if your video card aint integrated probably wont do much to help, try pick up another video card to test, does the motherboard have integrated video at all?

    Nick

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  • #7
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,285 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    It might be worth trying to re-seat the card in its socket on the motherboard.


  • #8
    Hobbitfeet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 767 ✭✭✭Hobbitfeet


    Thanks so my oh open the back of the computer and the amount of dust that is in there you wouldnt believe!! we are going to buy an air tin thingy to get rid of the dust first and then will try your suggestions will let you know how it goes


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