ComputerBB

Hi,

I wonder if anybody could give me some advice to my problem;

I've started up the computer and went to turn the monitor on, the monitor LED went to green then flicked back to yellow and displayed the message 'No Signal'.
Suspecting a dodgy monitor, I connected my newer and better monitor to the computer but I still received the same message 'No Signal'.
Also, the actual computer is making all the usual noises when I turn it on.

If anybody could tell me what the problem is and how to fix it, I'd appreciate it.

Daniel

If you have a video card (not integrated on the motherboard) try taking it out, and re-seating it. Or if you have another videoca rd, try that.

Does it make a beeping noise? Does the sound come from the harddrive?

your video card is shot, or your motherboard is , or your cpu is fried, or the ram is

The only thing you can do is take the system apart and test the above components. Also unplug all ide and pci cards.

Make sure you're plugging the monitor cable onto the correct connector. If your system has intergrated/onboard video, and you have added a video card to an AGP/PCI slot.. it'll have two video ports.

If you do have an AGP or PCI card, remove it and clean the contacts with a pencil eraser or electrical contact cleaner, and reseat it firmly.

If cleaning it doesn't work I would bet it's safe to say, you're going to need a new video card or motherboard.

When you turned your computer on in the past it beeped, or made a sound upon start up. Does it still make that same noise, or has the amount of beeps/tones changed in any way?

Hi,

I've followed all your advice and I can confirm its the video card.
In response to your questions, the computer just makes its usual 'beep' as it loads up and that's it, along with the usual whirr.

Thanks for your help, much appreciated!
Daniel

Glad we could help, the video may not be , it could just not be compatable with your motherboard, test it in another motherboard before you junk it or rma it.