Troubleshooting - IBM G41/G50 User Manual

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem setting up or using the monitor, you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling IBM you should try
the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem.
Problem
Screen is blank and • Check monitor power switch
power indicator is
off.
• Check wall mains outlet is
• Check power cord is firmly
• If the power cord plug has a
• Try another power cord.
• Try another mains outlet.
Screen is blank and • Adjust brightness and
power indicator is
green.
• Check the signal cable is
• Check no pins are bent in the
• Disable DDC and restart
Screen is green. • Disable DDC and restart
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Suggested action
is on.
switched on.
plugged into the monitor and
the mains outlet.
removable fuse, replace it.
contrast.
firmly connected to the
computer.
signal cable connector.
your computer (See
Page 14.)
your computer (See
Page 14.)
Problem
Screen is blank and • The monitor is in Power
power indicator is
Management Stand-by or
flashing between
Suspend state. Press any
green and amber.
key on the keyboard or move
the mouse to restore
operation.
• Check the signal cable is
firmly connected to the
computer.
• Check no pins are bent in the
signal cable connector.
Screen is blank and • Check that the computer is
power indicator is
turned on.
amber.
• The monitor is in Power
Management Off state. Press
any key on the keyboard or
move the mouse to restore
operation.
• Check the signal cable is
firmly connected to the
computer.
• Check no pins are bent in the
signal cable connector.
Suggested action