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Check if the monitor is powered on and connected properly.

Check if the monitor is powered on and connected properly.

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jbb366
Junior Member
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04-16-2016, 11:32 PM
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Yesterday I tried turning on my PC, but the monitor didn’t work. I took it to a repair shop which said the VGA port was dead. I tried using an HDMI to VGA converter, but it still didn’t connect. Could anyone have faced this issue before or know a solution?
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jbb366
04-16-2016, 11:32 PM #1

Yesterday I tried turning on my PC, but the monitor didn’t work. I took it to a repair shop which said the VGA port was dead. I tried using an HDMI to VGA converter, but it still didn’t connect. Could anyone have faced this issue before or know a solution?

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RMUMAURICE777
Senior Member
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05-06-2016, 12:38 AM
#2
If the PC's VGA port is non-functional, simply using an HDMI-to-VGA adapter won't help; you'd need a different connection type. At the store, did you notice the machine powering on through alternative methods? Were they able to explain their diagnosis process? Can the monitor show other devices? Would it work with another PC or laptop? Have you experimented with a different cable instead?
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RMUMAURICE777
05-06-2016, 12:38 AM #2

If the PC's VGA port is non-functional, simply using an HDMI-to-VGA adapter won't help; you'd need a different connection type. At the store, did you notice the machine powering on through alternative methods? Were they able to explain their diagnosis process? Can the monitor show other devices? Would it work with another PC or laptop? Have you experimented with a different cable instead?

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warks112
Member
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05-06-2016, 01:00 AM
#3
I attempted a fresh cable, but it failed to function properly. My computer also fails to boot completely, and the keyboard indicator wouldn’t turn on correctly.
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warks112
05-06-2016, 01:00 AM #3

I attempted a fresh cable, but it failed to function properly. My computer also fails to boot completely, and the keyboard indicator wouldn’t turn on correctly.

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fireroster
Member
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05-06-2016, 03:59 AM
#4
What are your computer's specifications? Does the VGA connection be found on the motherboard or the graphics card?
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fireroster
05-06-2016, 03:59 AM #4

What are your computer's specifications? Does the VGA connection be found on the motherboard or the graphics card?

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Go_Guten
Member
127
05-06-2016, 06:51 AM
#5
I rely on built-in graphics since my setup isn’t great. After cleaning the PC, connecting everything, it didn’t work—still no issues with the VGA port. Appreciate you keeping it up!
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Go_Guten
05-06-2016, 06:51 AM #5

I rely on built-in graphics since my setup isn’t great. After cleaning the PC, connecting everything, it didn’t work—still no issues with the VGA port. Appreciate you keeping it up!

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JoaquinXDDD
Member
205
05-18-2016, 06:29 PM
#6
You might attempt to locate and set up an inexpensive, low-end or used GPU just for a different display output. But because you hinted earlier that your PC isn’t fully booting, this approach might not fix the problem. If you choose this path, be sure you can return the GPU if it fails to work.
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JoaquinXDDD
05-18-2016, 06:29 PM #6

You might attempt to locate and set up an inexpensive, low-end or used GPU just for a different display output. But because you hinted earlier that your PC isn’t fully booting, this approach might not fix the problem. If you choose this path, be sure you can return the GPU if it fails to work.