I restarted my computer, and when it came back on, my mouse, keyboard and monitor arent working AT ALL....it flashes "NO SIGNAL" for a second, and then it goes black. my brother told me that it could be my graphics card, but how can i fix it without being able to see anything on the screen!! HELP!!

8/28/2005 4:20:58 PM

Unplug them and plug them back in.

If they're not hot-swappable, then turn the computer off when unplugging them.

8/28/2005 4:23:13 PM

didnt work....i dont know what to do....

8/28/2005 4:52:50 PM

If you'll bring it by tonight I'll take a look at it for free. If it turns out your monitor/vid card is shot I've got plenty here for sale cheap.

8/28/2005 5:07:29 PM

thanks! i really appreciate the offer.....however, this is my sisters computer, and she is in williamston, nc....she has no way to get online and look for help, so i was tryin to do it for her.....

8/28/2005 5:29:54 PM

gotcha.

A video card isn't difficult to replace. Take the case off, remove one screw and pull it out. If it was in a white slot it's a PCI card, brown slot=AGP, black slot=PCI-E. Replace it with an equivalent, boot to windows, install drivers. Just BE SURE to touch metal frequently before you touch anything inside a PC.

Basic PCI cards can usually be had at compusa or elsewhere for <$20.

8/28/2005 5:36:26 PM

you cant buy a paperclip from compussr for 20$


lying to the bitch aint going to get you a pink taco combo bro

[Edited on August 28, 2005 at 5:39 PM. Reason : .]

8/28/2005 5:38:30 PM

yea, true dat

8/28/2005 5:39:18 PM