Solving Monitor Issues In Dell Computer
With the increasing popularity of Dell computer users, it has become one of the most sought after computer brands. However, people face issues with the computer and related components. One such component is the monitor. There are various reasons for the monitor failure. Some of the basic reasons and its related troubleshooting steps are:
No Power Supply
Check on the front panel of computer if that LED is on. Also, make sure that the computer is on. In case, you are unable to turn on the power supply, then follow these steps:
€ Check whether the connections between the computer's CPU and monitor is proper or not.
€ Swap the power cord of the Dell desktop with that of Dell monitors. Check if it works or not.
€ In case you have a notebook or laptop, check if the battery is completely charged.
€ If it is still not working, then remove the battery, connect the laptop with the power adapter. If it is working, then your battery is damaged.
Power On Self Test Not Working
When Dell computer starts, there are various steps that are included in it. These steps are the Power On Self Test or POST. If the computer faces any problem in any of the steps, then the computer will not start. There are various symptoms that depict a failed POST test. To know more about those indications, get in touch with Dell tech support. You can check these indications yourself. Some of the common symptoms are:
€ If the computer has been frozen to Dell logo and is not proceeding.
€ Orange power light indicated failed POST.
€ If your computer stops at a black screen or a screen with some texts, then it has failed in some steps.
€ If the computer is not beeping or the Caps, Num or Scroll Lock are not flickering, then unplug all the connections and remove any external device like a monitor. Try to reconnect the connection after some time and check if the problem persists.
€ If you have a Dell laptop, then press and hold the Fn key and power button. This will start the Built-In Diagnostics, which will look for the exact problem.
€ In case you have a Desktop, tap F12 key at the start of your computer. This will also launch the Built-in Diagnostics.
Unable To Boot
If you are unable to launch the operating system in your monitor or if your computer freezes after the Dell logo screen is gone, then your monitor is unable to boot. Contact instant help from Dell technical support or run Built In Diagnostics by pressing the Fn and power key in a laptop or press F12 key in case of a desktop.
No Video in the Monitor
If the power and the booting of the computer are fine, but still you are unable to see any video or images, then it is a no video issue. Check if the monitor is turned on. Get the expert Dell help from the experts for better troubleshooting.