XP pro desktop dies suddenly

[shaggysiuk]

My pc had just finished loading up when the screen went black , the light is still on the monitor and displays video input nosignal for a few seconds when it is first switched on, the pc also displays signs of life when switched on like you can hear it running and loading up and lights flash on the dvd re writer and external hard drive but nothing comes up on the monitor screen. I have had to switch it off twice because of this by holding the on button down for a few seconds.

 

What is wrong ? what can i do?:confused:

[maynardvdm]

Hi

 

Welcome to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help.

 

Does it work is Safe Mode?

 

Reboot your computer in Safe Mode.

• If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power.
  
• Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
  
• Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again. If F8 doesn't work try F5.
  
• Ensure that the Safe Mode option is selected.
  
• Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
  
• Log on with an account that has administrator priviledges, usually your own account (NOT the account named Administrator).
  

[shaggysiuk]

no

 

absolutely nothing comes up on the screen so i have no starting point although i can hear and see the machine powering up and hear it running there is nothing at all on the screen just black

[shaggysiuk]

monitor has green power light and displays video input no signal for about 5 seconds then goes to an amber light and black screen:eek:

[maynardvdm]

Do you have onboard graphics or a seperate graphics card or both?

 

Are there any beebs?

[shaggysiuk]

its an onboard graphics cant remember how big either 64 or 128 navidia and no i dont hear any beeps when i boot up the pc im reluctant to boot it up too many times as windows might screw up if i keep switching the p:eek:ower off

[maynardvdm]

So you can't even get into the BIOS right?

 

Check the monitor cables. Make sure it is firmly connected.

[shaggysiuk]

ive checked all the cables a few minutes ago and they seem to be fine

[maynardvdm]

Do you have a spare monitor to test the computer on?

 

We need to find out if this is the motherboard or the monitor or if it is something else.

[shaggysiuk]

i dont have a spare monitor just the laptop

[shaggysiuk]

i have 3 days then i go away to france for 5 weeks

[Dalo Harkin]

try the monitor on the laptop and see if you get any joy with it

[shaggysiuk]

ok ive plugged it into the laptop with the multipin connector wire that was plugged into the graphics card and nothing has happened:eek:

[shaggysiuk]

the laptop makes the connected to me noise and it brings up the no signal message on the screen of the monitor

[shaggysiuk]

is the monitor finished?:confused:

[shaggysiuk]

hhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllllppppppppppp????????

[Tony D]

You may have to switch the video from the laptop to the newly connected external monitor. There is usually a button on the top row of keys to do this. Usually you hold a blue 'Function' button on the keyboard bottom left while tapping the 'Toggle Monitor' button on the top row of keys. The purpose is to toggle the video output between the laptop monitor and the external monitor. Refer to your user manual.

[shaggysiuk]

ive tried it function f8 all this does is freeze the laptop screen and nothing comes up on the pc monitor

[shaggysiuk]

soz it was function f9

[Tony D]

it seens like the monitor. Please try another monitor to be sure.

[shaggysiuk]

i dont have another monitor, what could i do?

[Tony D]

Well, can you borrow one?

[shaggysiuk]

no i have no mates either and im not at work at the moment, busy with other ventures, all i can think of is taking my monitor into my local PCworld and asking if theyll test it for me then of course ill be stuck there having to buy a new one from them at full retail

[shaggysiuk]

if its not the monitor will it be the graphics card?

[maynardvdm]

Hi

 

Yes most likely. Seeing this is onboard graphics, you will need to get a seperate graphics card. Tell us if you get the monitor tested.