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02-20-2012, 04:30 PM
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Help with my monitor?
Several times while I was using my computer the monitor started displaying a bunch of different color, flashing rectangles. I turned the computer of and rebooted and the computer continued working. Now I turned it on and it just goes right to displaying those flashing little rectangles. I was thinking maybe my video card is shot. Can some one give advice?
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02-20-2012, 04:40 PM
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The most likely culprits are the video card, monitor cable, or monitor. Are you getting any beep codes from the computer? The first thing I would try is a different cable, or if you have one handy, a different monitor. With a problem like this, basic troubleshooting is your best bet. Good news is that if you video card was seriously dieing, it's a good chance you'd be having more serious display problems. So it might be the cable or monitor, which are easier and chaper to replace.
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02-20-2012, 05:45 PM
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If you have a plug-in card, open the PC and check the fan to see if it is running or full of dust.
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02-20-2012, 08:16 PM
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Try the monitor on a different computer and/or try a different monitor on your computer.
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