The first thing to do is check to see if all the cards are seated correctly
by removing and reinstalling them. Same with memory and CPU. Check to see if
all cables are tightly connected. I would start with the memory and finish
with the CPU. If you can, recheck computer after each item (no sense in
disturbing more than you have to). If you moved the computer after you shut
it down, the foregoing will most likely cure the problem. If not, the
diagnostics are more intense, time consuming, and possibly costly. Also,
more detailed information on the computer will be needed to provide further
suggestions.

Hope this helps.
Tom Mayer

----- Original Message -----
From: "cliff b" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 6:53 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] blank screen on old computer and monitor


from:  cliff bryant ([log in to unmask])

I recently bought a new computer, left the old computer sit for a week or so
then plugged it in again to retreive some info.  The monitor screen is
completly blank, the old computer seems to be running, and there is a small
green light on inside the computer by the hard drive but nothing on the
screen, the fan is running.  I have changed positions of the monitor card
but still nothing, everything worked fine before I unplugged it, any
suggestions as to what might be the problem?  thanks

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