Did you encounter an issue with no video signal reaching the monitor following a power outage?

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Did you encounter an issue with no video signal reaching the monitor following a power outage?

Did you encounter an issue with no video signal reaching the monitor following a power outage?

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mewa11
Member

195

09-20-2016, 11:25 PM

#1

Hi.
My bedroom PC is from Lenovo. It started with Windows 8 but was quickly upgraded to version 10. Clearly, it’s not brand new, yet it’s functioning very well.
Issue: There was a power outage at home this morning while I was away at work. Once the power came back, the fans are spinning much louder and my Samsung C24F390FHN monitor isn’t displaying any video signal. However, both HDMI and Analogue cables seem to be working, because the monitor warns that either cable is disconnected.
I’m unsure how to troubleshoot now since I can’t see what’s happening on the screen.
No, I don’t have a sound to follow. Before I call for assistance, I’d like to find a solution from you all. I’ve built and repaired many computers, so I’m hoping you can help me out. Any suggestions?

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mewa11

09-20-2016, 11:25 PM #1

Hi.
My bedroom PC is from Lenovo. It started with Windows 8 but was quickly upgraded to version 10. Clearly, it’s not brand new, yet it’s functioning very well.
Issue: There was a power outage at home this morning while I was away at work. Once the power came back, the fans are spinning much louder and my Samsung C24F390FHN monitor isn’t displaying any video signal. However, both HDMI and Analogue cables seem to be working, because the monitor warns that either cable is disconnected.
I’m unsure how to troubleshoot now since I can’t see what’s happening on the screen.
No, I don’t have a sound to follow. Before I call for assistance, I’d like to find a solution from you all. I’ve built and repaired many computers, so I’m hoping you can help me out. Any suggestions?

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ubrgeek
Junior Member

37

09-25-2016, 03:23 AM

#2

Have you attempted: Taking out the power cord and battery from the laptop, keeping the power button pressed for thirty seconds, swapping the battery and cord, plugging it back in, and trying to restart?

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ubrgeek

09-25-2016, 03:23 AM #2

Have you attempted: Taking out the power cord and battery from the laptop, keeping the power button pressed for thirty seconds, swapping the battery and cord, plugging it back in, and trying to restart?

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MavrosGR
Senior Member

579

09-25-2016, 05:48 AM

#3

Have you attempted: Taking out the power cord and battery from the laptop, keeping the power button pressed for thirty seconds, swapping the battery and cord, plugging it back in, and trying to restart?

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MavrosGR

09-25-2016, 05:48 AM #3

Have you attempted: Taking out the power cord and battery from the laptop, keeping the power button pressed for thirty seconds, swapping the battery and cord, plugging it back in, and trying to restart?

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PoopyPlayz
Junior Member

15

09-30-2016, 12:52 AM

#4

It seems you're asking about compatibility between a laptop and a PC setup.

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PoopyPlayz

09-30-2016, 12:52 AM #4

It seems you're asking about compatibility between a laptop and a PC setup.

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Bryanbc_12
Junior Member

20

10-14-2016, 04:46 PM

#5

Thank you
@Fix_that_Glitch
I attempted your instructions on my PC… and after unplugging the power cord and holding the power button for 30 seconds while watching a clock, I was able to see the monitor screen again!
No, I hadn’t tried that. Could you check the threads? Thanks again!

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Bryanbc_12

10-14-2016, 04:46 PM #5

Thank you
@Fix_that_Glitch
I attempted your instructions on my PC… and after unplugging the power cord and holding the power button for 30 seconds while watching a clock, I was able to see the monitor screen again!
No, I hadn’t tried that. Could you check the threads? Thanks again!

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Sweat_Sarah
Member

58

10-19-2016, 10:05 PM

#6

Sorry when I came across those complaints quickly to find assistance. I tried Lenovo and Windows 8, and it felt like a laptop. When power goes out on a PC or laptop, it prevents the memory from clearing or cleaning itself properly. In simple terms, it just stops the device mid-thinking and freezes it. Restarting clears the confusion and resets the system.

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Sweat_Sarah

10-19-2016, 10:05 PM #6

Sorry when I came across those complaints quickly to find assistance. I tried Lenovo and Windows 8, and it felt like a laptop. When power goes out on a PC or laptop, it prevents the memory from clearing or cleaning itself properly. In simple terms, it just stops the device mid-thinking and freezes it. Restarting clears the confusion and resets the system.

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Shad0wHydra13
Senior Member

716

10-20-2016, 12:00 AM

#7

Wow, really interesting to read; thank you; I’ll go over this again if I ever need to help someone else’s machine!
I’m new here before. Other threads show a green solved box next to the title. I tried swapping my question box, but the green solved box isn’t selectable for me at least. Will it show up automatically someday, or is this forum sometimes unreliable? It could appear only when a solution is picked?

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Shad0wHydra13

10-20-2016, 12:00 AM #7

Wow, really interesting to read; thank you; I’ll go over this again if I ever need to help someone else’s machine!
I’m new here before. Other threads show a green solved box next to the title. I tried swapping my question box, but the green solved box isn’t selectable for me at least. Will it show up automatically someday, or is this forum sometimes unreliable? It could appear only when a solution is picked?

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josiecatz__10
Senior Member

640

10-20-2016, 03:35 AM

#8

I'm not confident about your request, as your feedback indicates the solution is already visible.

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josiecatz__10

10-20-2016, 03:35 AM #8

I'm not confident about your request, as your feedback indicates the solution is already visible.

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SilverCyclone
Member

101

10-20-2016, 04:06 AM

#9

On my phone, the message reads: “Question (in a maroon bubble) Solved: No video signal to the monitor after power outage.” Another post had: “Solved (in a bright green bubble)” at the beginning. I was aiming to make the Solved appear instead of the Question.

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SilverCyclone

10-20-2016, 04:06 AM #9

On my phone, the message reads: “Question (in a maroon bubble) Solved: No video signal to the monitor after power outage.” Another post had: “Solved (in a bright green bubble)” at the beginning. I was aiming to make the Solved appear instead of the Question.

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SrGrvsaLot
Junior Member

23

10-22-2016, 04:28 AM

#10

I understand, I secured the credit for choosing your response as the solution.

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SrGrvsaLot

10-22-2016, 04:28 AM #10

I understand, I secured the credit for choosing your response as the solution.