I have 2 computers and a known to be good monitor.  Both computers (486's)
all of a sudden give no video signal.  It would seem very unlikely that
they both would have a video card go bad at the same time.  The monitor is
original to the computer.  The computers were not hooked up for awhile -
hence no electrical surge would explain.  Would a possible dead battery
cause this?  I suspect not, but...

When firing them up, the monitor light comes on for a second, turns
orange, then shuts off.  Nothing makes it to the screen.

Regards,
Paul Ecclestone

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