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No Signal To Monitor

Iconic
Iconic Posts: 1,021 Forumite
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I am having trouble with a Packard Bell Istart 1360

Apparently the trouble started when it was unable to load XP but when I got it the power supply has gone. I have now fitted a new PSU but have no signal to the monitor.The motherboard light comes on,the fan works as does the DVD drive and USB ports are working.

I have checked and replaced the RAM so that's not the problem. I have also changed the CMOS battery and that has made no difference. The monitor is working and the hard drive is ok because I have tested both with other machines.

Could it be the processor or have I missed something more obvious?

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  • OneADay
    OneADay Posts: 9,031 Forumite
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    Graphic card?
    Plugged in and not been shocked when PSU went?
    Loose cable connection monitor to pc?
  • Inner_Zone
    Inner_Zone Posts: 2,856 Forumite
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    If the PSU had failed then the MB could have also been damaged. The graphics appear to be onboard, so try a plug in graphics card instead.
  • Figment
    Figment Posts: 2,643 Forumite
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    Check the cable is plugged in properly at both ends

    Try a different cable

    Test monitor works on a different PC

    Test with a different monitor

    Check monitor refresh rate matches the graphic card
    How do I add a signature?
  • Iconic
    Iconic Posts: 1,021 Forumite
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    Thanks for the replies.
    I have tried most of the suggestions and by process of elimination it would appear to be mb damage or onboard graphics problem.
    I do not have a compatible graphic card to fit but I will try and get one.
  • Iconic
    Iconic Posts: 1,021 Forumite
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    I have just fitted a graphic card and that didn't work so it must be motherboard damage.
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