Monitor Problem - Black Screen

DAVAL

My Viewsonic monitor has started to intermittently turn black for a few seconds each time - this is annoying.
Does anyone know what could be causing this?
Do I need a new monitor?

Thanks.

SJames_3

Simplest question first: Have you checked to see if the VGA connector isn't loose at either end?

Are you using a CRT or TFT monitor?

Rock_Bottom

SJames wrote: »

Simplest question first: Have you checked to see if the VGA connector isn't loose at either end?

Are you using a CRT or TFT monitor?

Good advice and I suggest the screws for holding the plug in are screwed in tightly.

jackthenipper

If the above is all ok, remove the side panel & check to see if the graphics card has come away from the mother board with the power turned off completely.