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Computer screen gets no signal...WTF ?

by Tobo1981
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I just brought a brand new computer from the store...

Plugged everything in, hit the power button...computer boots I hear it work I hear the fan and everything...but the screen says no signal, monitor going to sleep...

I know it is not my screen since it works on my laptop, the one I am using right now to type this...

Called the store but it is closed lol

Anyone has a clue what is going on and what I should do ? :confused:
  • Profile picture of the author KimW
    reattach the monitor.
    If that doesn't work you may have a bad video card/chip in the computer,or you may have it connected to the wrong input.
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    • Profile picture of the author Tobo1981
      I guess I will call the store tomorrow and have them fix it...lot of forums and videos on the web says it is usually the ram not well plugged in, but I don't want to touch it cause then they could blame it on me...

      Tried with both VGA and DVI cables...neither worked...there is something wrong with what they sold me for sure...
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      • Profile picture of the author Tobo1981
        Re-attach the monitor ?? (sorry primary language is not english)

        If you mean unplug everything and plug it back in, I did try that
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        • Profile picture of the author kdbbdl
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          Originally Posted by Tobo1981 View Post

          Re-attach the monitor ?? (sorry primary language is not english)

          If you mean unplug everything and plug it back in, I did try that
          yes this isexactly what re attache means :p
          just contact the store then
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          • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
            My new (now old) PC didn't work with HDMI.

            I just used the DVI option instead.

            It just cost me the ability to have dual screen but I haven't found a true need to do that yet beyond trying to look cool.

            Not that that helps you. I wouldn't go fingering around inside your case though. You'll probably void the warranty just by taking off the cover. I assume it's got a tamper proof sticker over it..
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            • Profile picture of the author Tobo1981
              Originally Posted by Daniel Evans View Post

              My new (now old) PC didn't work with HDMI.

              Not that that helps you. I wouldn't go fingering around inside your case though. You'll probably void the warranty just by taking off the cover. I assume it's got a tamper proof sticker over it..
              No chance for me to go play with that haha I have NO clue what is what in there...and although there are no stickers, this could indeed void the warranty...I will just call tomorrow...

              I was just pissed that I had this brand new mega power gaming machine in my hands and I could not use it...needed to share my pain lol
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  • Profile picture of the author kdbbdl
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    try to reattach the monitor
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  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    This could be caused by plugging the monitor in the wrong port, or a loose connection, or poorly seated board. If you are SO alarmist, and feel you must come HERE, just return it.

    Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author Fadiz
    If non of the above works try this
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    • Profile picture of the author Tobo1981
      Originally Posted by Fadiz View Post

      If non of the above works try this
      Hahahahahaha
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