F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The screen activates only when viewed from the side, with a red VGA indicator showing it's upright.

The screen activates only when viewed from the side, with a red VGA indicator showing it's upright.

The screen activates only when viewed from the side, with a red VGA indicator showing it's upright.

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MeskaDvasia
Member
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07-01-2018, 07:49 AM
#1
here’s a revised version of your message:

the issue seems to stem from the display not working when the PC is upright, even though everything lights up and the GPU appears on. I’ve checked numerous troubleshooting steps online, but the main clue points toward the GPU possibly being misaligned or improperly seated. I suspect the case might be resting horizontally instead of flat. Additionally, there’s a possibility of a short circuit on the motherboard when it’s upright, possibly due to metal contact. My main concern is the GPU, especially since the VGA light indicates a problem. I’m open to suggestions—anyone have ideas on how to fix this without permanently tilting the machine? I’ll be taking everything apart to check for loose screws or other issues, but I’m hoping others have faced similar problems and can offer advice. Thanks in advance!
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MeskaDvasia
07-01-2018, 07:49 AM #1

here’s a revised version of your message:

the issue seems to stem from the display not working when the PC is upright, even though everything lights up and the GPU appears on. I’ve checked numerous troubleshooting steps online, but the main clue points toward the GPU possibly being misaligned or improperly seated. I suspect the case might be resting horizontally instead of flat. Additionally, there’s a possibility of a short circuit on the motherboard when it’s upright, possibly due to metal contact. My main concern is the GPU, especially since the VGA light indicates a problem. I’m open to suggestions—anyone have ideas on how to fix this without permanently tilting the machine? I’ll be taking everything apart to check for loose screws or other issues, but I’m hoping others have faced similar problems and can offer advice. Thanks in advance!

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azheng2044
Member
64
07-19-2018, 04:19 AM
#2
I really don’t understand what’s going on, maybe a faulty PCIe port on your motherboard? You might want to try using one of the lower slots to eliminate that possibility. That’s all I’ve got to say. Spoiler: I’m already getting a bit invested in your issue after helping you yesterday, and now this.
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azheng2044
07-19-2018, 04:19 AM #2

I really don’t understand what’s going on, maybe a faulty PCIe port on your motherboard? You might want to try using one of the lower slots to eliminate that possibility. That’s all I’ve got to say. Spoiler: I’m already getting a bit invested in your issue after helping you yesterday, and now this.

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gvn12345678
Member
242
07-24-2018, 03:49 AM
#3
Haha yes I appreciate your continued help!! If you go back to my other post I figured it out haha. It’s gonna work slowly but surely
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gvn12345678
07-24-2018, 03:49 AM #3

Haha yes I appreciate your continued help!! If you go back to my other post I figured it out haha. It’s gonna work slowly but surely

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zWeeek_
Member
50
07-24-2018, 03:40 PM
#4
Great to hear that you discovered the answer!
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zWeeek_
07-24-2018, 03:40 PM #4

Great to hear that you discovered the answer!

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Texas1047
Posting Freak
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07-24-2018, 04:17 PM
#5
The fix involved adding something to secure the GPU and avoid it dropping out of the socket due to sagging.
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Texas1047
07-24-2018, 04:17 PM #5

The fix involved adding something to secure the GPU and avoid it dropping out of the socket due to sagging.

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_m1lkSh4ke
Junior Member
14
07-24-2018, 08:37 PM
#6
Great! Let's get started!
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_m1lkSh4ke
07-24-2018, 08:37 PM #6

Great! Let's get started!