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HINT: See the monitor
documentation for
troubleshooting
procedures.
54
So l vi n g Pro b l em s
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
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H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I G H T
the monitor has power. If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard
or move the mouse.
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R E S S T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R B U T T O N
ensure that the monitor is turned on.
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H E C K T H E M O N I T O R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N
bent or broken pins. (It is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing
pins.) Ensure that the video cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for
your computer.
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E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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W A P T H E P O W E R C A B L E S
cables to determine if the power cable is defective.
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E S T T H E V I D E O E X T E N S I O N C A B L E
video extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is
defective.
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E S T A N O T H E R M O N I T O R
the computer.
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H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S
— If the power light is lit or blinking,
— Firmly press the button to
— Check the connector for
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
— Swap the computer and monitor power
(
) — If you are using a
I F U S E D
— If another monitor is available, connect it to
— See page 58.
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