Is this the weirdest Monitor problem ever?

leboof

Hi.

A relative has a LCD montior. It switches off after a second or so and she has to push the button to get the screen back on, then it goes off again.

Not weird?

Well, she has discovered if she does this several times until she can connect to the internet, then it's fine. Yes, I've seen it for myself. Until you connect to the internet it will not stay on.

I've tried updating drivers etc... any ideas guys? I haven't tried on another PC but it's a little akward to do this and a long story why not. It's also not if a window opens full screen.

Thank you in advance for your replies.

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DatabaseError

how does she connect to the internet? Is it by USB modem?
My 1st thought is a power problem to the GPU...maybe once connected less power is being drawn....

??

jaydeeuk1

Try it on another PC. I can't see how being connected to the 'net would be related. Although if the monitor is made by Fiat, then anything's possible.

leboof

DatabaseError wrote: »

how does she connect to the internet? Is it by USB modem?
My 1st thought is a power problem to the GPU...maybe once connected less power is being drawn....

??

Yes USB Modem. I'll have a little tinker around with that idea. Thank you.

leboof

jaydeeuk1 wrote: »

Try it on another PC. I can't see how being connected to the 'net would be related. Although if the monitor is made by Fiat, then anything's possible.

I'll give it a go if all else fails. An no, it's not a Fiat, it's a LADA... arg...

DatabaseError

unplug all usb devices (excepc keyb + mouse) and try the PC..If it works, then I had a lucky guess

pogofish

Sounds like the monitor power supply may be about to fail. Seen something similar happen a few times to different monitors now.

leboof

DatabaseError wrote: »

unplug all usb devices (excepc keyb + mouse) and try the PC..If it works, then I had a lucky guess

I'll give that a try next time I'm passing their house. Thank you.