If the screen is blank – Dell Inspiron 530 User Manual

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Solving Problems

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If the screen is blank

C

HECK

THE

MONITOR

CABLE

CONNECTION

• Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for

your computer.
If an optional video card is installed, check that the monitor cable is connected to
the card, rather than the video connector on the system board.

• If you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the

problem, the cable is defective.

• Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine whether the power

cable is defective.

• Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for monitor cable

connectors to have missing pins.)

C

HECK

THE

MONITOR

POWER

LIGHT

If the power light is off, firmly press the

button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. If the power light is lit or blinking,
the monitor has power. If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or
move the mouse.

T

EST

THE

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by

testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

C

HECK

THE

DIAGNOSTIC

LIGHTS

See "Beep Codes" on page 86.

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