Video And Monitor Problems; If The Screen Is Blank - Dell Dimension 4400 Owner's Manual

HINT: See the
documentation that come
with your monitor for
fault indications and
troubleshooting
procedures specific to
your monitor.
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Solving Pr oblems

If the screen is blank

C H E C K T H E V I D E O C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N
cable connectors have missing pins, but not bent pins). Ensure that the video
cable is connected as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer.
P 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
monitor power button.
C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
monitor has power. If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or
move the mouse.
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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
by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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W A P T H E C O M P U T E R A N D M O N I T O R P O W E R C A B L E S
computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective.
T
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
extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective.
T E S T T H E M O N I T O R —
computer.
C H E C K T H E B A C K P A N E L L I G H T S
connector (see page 61) are not green, call Dell for technical assistance (see
page 100).
C P P
H E C K T H E O W E R
for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center (Help in Windows
2000). To access help files, see page 26.
— Check for bent pins (most video
— Be sure that you firmly pressed the
— When the power light is lit or blinking, the
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
(
I F U S E D
If another monitor is available, connect it to the
— If all four lights below the serial
— See the Tell Me How help file or search
R O P E R T I E S
— Swap the
) — If you are using a video