Hello, I have a computer that I want to restore back to factory settings but I can't seem to get the VGA port to work.
The problem is with the computer VGA port, it has integrated graphics. I once turned it on and it worked completely fine but then I put it in my closet for about 2 years and when I try to turn it on it does not decide to display anything. I tested the monitor on another computer and it worked just fine
The only thing I remember is that it has 2GB of RAM.
You haven't provided any images of what the rear ports panel of the computer case looks like, or what the connection cable of the monitor looks like, so it's impossible to diagnose the problem from here.
Is that the same monitor that was used with the computer 2 years ago?
Have you looked inside the computer case to see if anything has been dislodged or disconnected?
You said the computer is self-built and has only 2 GB of RAM, so I'm guessing it's a very old one.
Just because it worked two yrs ago does not mean it works now. Have you tried another monitor?
Do you see any msg or anything else when you first turn ON the system?
Just because it worked two yrs ago does not mean it works now. Have you tried another monitor?
Do you see any msg or anything else when you first turn ON the system?
OK, you still have not answered. When you pw ON the system, do you see anything on the monitor ie POST data, an error msg, or anything else?
Does the monitor just remain blank or show a msg regarding no signal?
OK, try another monitor cable. When you have the cable OFF, give the port a close inspection. If it appears dirty, corroded, or oxidized, give the port a shot of contact cleaner.
I don't hear any beeps that can be coming from the computer
You will only hear a POST beep if there is a speaker connected to the motherboard. Years ago, every motherboard came with a speaker. Now that is not the case, you have to add a speaker if you want to hear POST beeps.
If it was working previously, I would start by reseating ALL connections; ie atx, aux/cpu pw connectors on the motherboard, pull out all ram and blow the slots out with a can of air. Reinstall ram.
The next step is to swap parts with known good units. I agree; any system with ide stuff it NOT worth putting any money into repairing. SATA made it's debut in approx 2000 and very shortly after that, everything went to sata type connections. This system is probably 20yr old.
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