1. The cable connections check
Eventurell the video cable to the Monitor or the video card loose. As a result, no Signal can arrive, and the screen remains black. Check, therefore, as a first approach, the connection between the graphics card and Monitor. For security, you can also check whether the power cable of the monitor is seated properly.
2. The video cable is defective?
Possibly the video cable is defective. To exclude, you can replace this - if a replacement is available.
3. The Monitor to another video card to connect
Often PCs have integrated in addition to the main graphics card to another graphics card on the motherboard. This should be at your computer in the case, connect the video cable to the other graphics card on the Mainboard, to check if you get so maybe a picture.
4. Is inserted the graphics card correctly?
Under certain circumstances the Problem may lie in the fact that the video card is not properly connected to the Mainboard. Open the PC and try the graphics card, gently press in your bracket. However, do not use violence! If you are unsure, ask friends or Acquaintances who are familiar with the Inside of PCs.
5. Graphics card and Monitor is not Faulty check
The other Tricks don't help, there is probably video card or Monitor is Defective. To check this, proceed as follows:
- You have a spare video card, replace it against the other. Should be solved in the Problem, is very probably the video card is defective.
- The graphics card should be fine, you can test if it exists with a different Monitor. Also a TV or a projector you can with the right connection cable as a Test-Screen in newer Smart TVs via HDMI cable.
What to do if there is a Defect?
Basically, Should be available to the graphics card or the Monitor is Defective, always consult your dealer. Attempt to not self-repair! Within the warranty period be-defective items, free of charge, repaired or even replaced. Outside of the warranty period or in case of own fault of the manufacturer usually makes a cost estimate for you.
