computer starts but monitor does not

[trinitymarie]

We have a clone pc running xp pro. Before starting pc in the morning have to unplug pc and plug it back in just so the monitor will come up with the pc. This problem just started a week ago. Up until then no problems.
Had another problem like this with same kind of pc (no longer around) that when you press the start button nothing happened until you unplugged and plugged it back in.

 

[gbaughma]

THe monitor is not coming out of power save.

I'll bet that it you shut the monitor off (instead of unplugging it) and turn it back on, you'll get the same results (with it coming on).

Check:

In the bios, if there's a setting for turning off the monitor, and more specifically, HOW It turns it off.

Also check:
In your screen saver settings, under power management.



Just my 2¢
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[trinitymarie]

Tried shutting monitor off, unplugging monitor from PC and I shut screensaver off on users. Will look into BIOS.
Thanks

 

[wahnula]

trinitymarie,

Examine that VGA or DVI connector carefully. Look for bent/missing/partially missing pins. Failing that, the rest of the symptoms (unplugging PC to make work) scream PSU. Could be the monitor is not receiving the "power good" signal from PC. If removing the plug from the wall, waiting, then plugging back in fixes it, that's a failing PSU. Try another, they are cheap and good insurance for future head-scratchers.

Tony