Any monitor "experts" in the house?

**Pepsi Man** · 01-29-2004, 10:34 AM

So, I just got my computer hooked up to the internet after a few days of nice relaxation away from the computer world.

Last night, I hooked my computer back up to prepare for this only to find that my monitor is ****ed up. After doing diagnostic testing, I've come to find that no red shows up for me. Sadly, that's about as far as the "help" for my computer goes.

I then tried my sister/boyfriend's monitor for their old computer they don't use. It seemed to work, so I set it up on my desk, only to discover that it too has a problem, only slightly different. Red displays, but blue doesn't.

Does anyone have any insight?

**JJ Moore** · 01-29-2004, 10:38 AM

is it onboard graphics or a seperate card?

check if the card is properly in the slot

check if the cable is inserted properly

**Pepsi Man** · 01-29-2004, 10:42 AM

I've checked every cable like 8907696986798698.2 times. Thanks for the effort though.

**JJ Moore** · 01-29-2004, 10:44 AM

is the card in the PCI slot properly?

how old is the monitor?

Any magnets next to it? e.g. large speakers or anything?

**Pepsi Man** · 01-29-2004, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Moore

is the card in the PCI slot properly?

how old is the monitor?

Any magnets next to it? e.g. large speakers or anything?

I know nothing about the various cards, as I think all mine are located inside the computer.

As for the monitor's age, it's a little under two years old.

The computer's own speakers are next to it, but that's about it from your list.

**JJ Moore** · 01-29-2004, 10:48 AM

well is ur monitor plugged into a horizontal slot at the bottom rear of ur case?

**Pepsi Man** · 01-29-2004, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Moore

well is ur monitor plugged into a horizontal slot at the bottom rear of ur case?

No, the only slot there is is vertical.

**JJ Moore** · 01-29-2004, 10:53 AM

hmm so ur have onboard graphics...

maybe the cable has just gotten old and dodgy... but u say someone elses monitor started to do it aswell?

Motherboard problem im guessing then, ur best bet, as im not physically there to asses what PC u have/motherbaord type, take it to a local PC place and get a replacement motherboard, it doesnt sound that it would be that expensive *read another thread* as u have done that contract work so u could spare $30-$50.

**Pepsi Man** · 01-29-2004, 11:07 AM

I think I may have found the problem. I just looked at the cable for my monitor, and it appears that one of the male ports in the cable is totally bent out of shape. I then checked the cable for the other monitor, and that one is completely missing two slots. One slot though. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

**Vega** · 01-31-2004, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepsi Man

I think I may have found the problem. I just looked at the cable for my monitor, and it appears that one of the male ports in the cable is totally bent out of shape. I then checked the cable for the other monitor, and that one is completely missing two slots. One slot though. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

That's usually the problem if a certain color isn't showing up.

01-29-2004, 10:34 AM	#1
Pepsi Man Posts: 15,983	Any monitor "experts" in the house? So, I just got my computer hooked up to the internet after a few days of nice relaxation away from the computer world. Last night, I hooked my computer back up to prepare for this only to find that my monitor is ****ed up. After doing diagnostic testing, I've come to find that no red shows up for me. Sadly, that's about as far as the "help" for my computer goes. I then tried my sister/boyfriend's monitor for their old computer they don't use. It seemed to work, so I set it up on my desk, only to discover that it too has a problem, only slightly different. Red displays, but blue doesn't. Does anyone have any insight?

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01-29-2004, 10:38 AM	#2
JJ Moore Worm Of Reality Posts: 4,062	is it onboard graphics or a seperate card? check if the card is properly in the slot check if the cable is inserted properly

01-29-2004, 10:42 AM	#3
Pepsi Man Posts: 15,983	I've checked every cable like 8907696986798698.2 times. Thanks for the effort though.

01-29-2004, 10:44 AM	#4
JJ Moore Worm Of Reality Posts: 4,062	is the card in the PCI slot properly? how old is the monitor? Any magnets next to it? e.g. large speakers or anything?

01-29-2004, 10:48 AM	#6
JJ Moore Worm Of Reality Posts: 4,062	well is ur monitor plugged into a horizontal slot at the bottom rear of ur case?

01-29-2004, 10:53 AM	#8
JJ Moore Worm Of Reality Posts: 4,062	hmm so ur have onboard graphics... maybe the cable has just gotten old and dodgy... but u say someone elses monitor started to do it aswell? Motherboard problem im guessing then, ur best bet, as im not physically there to asses what PC u have/motherbaord type, take it to a local PC place and get a replacement motherboard, it doesnt sound that it would be that expensive read another thread as u have done that contract work so u could spare $30-$50.

01-29-2004, 11:07 AM	#9
Pepsi Man Posts: 15,983	I think I may have found the problem. I just looked at the cable for my monitor, and it appears that one of the male ports in the cable is totally bent out of shape. I then checked the cable for the other monitor, and that one is completely missing two slots. One slot though. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR