Troubleshooting; Display (Monitor); Hard Disk Drive - HP Media Center m1000 - Desktop PC Support Manual

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Troubleshooting

For help on problems you may be experiencing when you
install your PC, refer to the following pages for possible
solutions.
Symptom describes the sign or warning message for the
type of problem.
Problem identifies one or more reasons why the symptom
may have occurred.

Display (Monitor)

If you encounter display (monitor) problems, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor and to the
NOTE:
common causes and solutions listed in this table.
Symptom
Screen is blank, and monitor
power light is not lit.
Screen is blank.

Hard Disk Drive

Symptom
PC seems to be locked up
and not responding.
4
Problem
Monitor power cable is not
connected to the monitor or
to the wall outlet.
Monitor is off (not
turned on).
Screen saver is enabled.
PC is in standby mode.
PC is in hibernation mode or
is off.
Monitor connector cable is
not properly connected to
the back of the PC.
Problem
Program in use has stopped
responding to commands.
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Solution describes what you should do to try to solve the
problem.
Look up the description of the symptom or problem, and try
the solution listed. Some of the symptoms listed may not
apply to your PC. For problems relating specifically to the
monitor or printer, refer to the equipment documentation.
Solution
Reconnect the power plug on the back of the monitor and on the
wall outlet.
Press the On button on the front of the monitor.
Press any key or move the mouse to make the screen display visible
again.
Press the Standby button (select models only) or press the Esc key
on the keyboard to resume from standby mode.
Press the On button to turn on the PC.
Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins. If no pins are
bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable on the back of the PC.
Solution
Use the Windows Task Manager to close any programs not
responding or to Restart the PC:
Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys on the keyboard at the
1
same time.
Select the program that is not responding, and click End Task.
2
Or
Click Shut Down, and then click Restart.
If this does not work, press the On button for 5 or more seconds to
turn off the PC. Then, press the On button.