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Monitor Problem - Black Screen

DAVAL
DAVAL Posts: 53 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
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.

Comments

  • SJames_3
    SJames_3 Posts: 188 Forumite
    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
    Rock_Bottom Posts: 5,270 Forumite
    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
    jackthenipper Posts: 344 Forumite
    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.
    You can't be lost if you don't know where you're going.
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