jgurule Posted June 21, 2008 I’m having problems with the video out on my computer. I can't figure out why when i turn the computer on it does not display anything; the LCD light remains amber and never goes green. I've tried disconnecting everything from the mother board and i also purchased a PCI video card and still nothing... any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el kido Posted June 21, 2008 whats the computer specs? CPU: Video Card: Motherboard: RAM: Power Supply: Or just the model #. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgurule Posted June 27, 2008 the model number is an a705w hp pavilion... i don't have any more info on the thing. sorry it took so long for me to respond i reformatted my laptop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickster Posted June 27, 2008 Do you have another pc you can test the monitor with, just to rule that out as the problem? Or another monitor you can try on yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgurule Posted June 27, 2008 the monitor is working... the monitor works with another pc... when i boot up the pc, there are no beeps or any other indication there's a problem. What i've done is remove the ram, disconnect the hard drive, tried a pci video card as the one it's using on the motherboard... i'm starting to think it's a motherboard problem... do you all know where to get quality parts? i thought it could a boot up problem but i'm starting to second guess that idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickster Posted June 27, 2008 Don't give up on the board yet. Is there a Radio Shack or Best Buy nearby? Pull the motherboard battery and get a new one. Check that the fans on the power supply are spinning. Could be a bad PSU. HPs are noted for having the bare minimum power to run what's there. Adding more components could push it over the limit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgurule Posted June 27, 2008 forgot to mention i pulled the power supply and installed another one, it still didn't work. i've had the computer sitting there for a few months, and i cant think of much else to do with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickster Posted June 27, 2008 (edited) Try a new battery. Only a couple $$. Cheaper than a board. Your specs show it to be a MSI motherboard, and they are a good brand. Motherboard MSI name: MS-6577 v.3x ATX Edited June 27, 2008 by dickster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgurule Posted June 27, 2008 I'll give it a try... i'll pull one out of my other computer and see if it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrankenBox Posted June 28, 2008 Have you disabled the onboard video controller in your BIOS? If not, you will effectively running a dual monitor machine, and the onboard controller will try to be the primary - you won't see anything unless you plug into the onboard jack. If not that, try what dickster says - it's most likely just a power issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgurule Posted June 28, 2008 i cant get into the bios because i don't get any video out, unless there's a way to disable it via the motherboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickster Posted June 28, 2008 Have you at least tried pulling the battery for a few minutes. That would reset the cmos which might allow it to boot. Too lazy to look back and see if you did that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgurule Posted June 28, 2008 i'll pull the battery out now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgurule Posted June 28, 2008 no dice on the battery... i pulled it for 10 min and verified voltage... batterys good. it does seem like i'm not getting any power out from the 15pin D conector Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickster Posted June 28, 2008 You sure the PSU is good? It does sound power related. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrankenBox Posted June 28, 2008 The PSU might read as good, but might not have the necessary capacity to run all the hardware, especially with newer graphics cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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