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by jsat555 Jan 29, 2003 last reply Apr 30, 2003

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Everytime I plug the monitor signal cable to the system unit(video card) the monitor power led turns orange. Please help!!!!

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by mightyyoungfai Jan 29, 2003

have you tried to change another monitor to your cpu, if its ok then problem with your monitor. Change it or buy a new one.

by jsat555 Apr 30, 2003

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by mike jones Jan 29, 2003

Or alternatively, plug your monitor into another PC and if it works, you know the problem is with your video card.

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by rcom Jan 29, 2003

Follow the advice given and here's a few more things you might try. First is the computer coming on is the fans turning, sounds from the hard drive, indicator lights etc. Is there any or more than a one beep?

Reseat the cpu, video adapter and memory. If the video card is AGP it may have slipped up a bit in the back of the slot make sure it's fully seated. Try another video card.

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by alpha-male Jan 29, 2003

Based upon this and your other question, odds are the issue is with your video card. If it is not a part of the motherboard, try removing it, cleaning the contacts and reseating it firmly. If that does not resolve the issue, replace the video card.
Good luck!

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by paulp Jan 29, 2003

This is normal for some monitors.

What happens when you turn the computer on?

On the Compaq monitors I'm familiar with, when the power to the monitor is on but there is no video signal coming from the computer, the LED glows orange. When themonitor receives a video signal from the monitor, the LED will glow green. Also, when powersave kicks in the LED will blink green.

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by csmith Jan 30, 2003

The monitor is sensing that the video card is not putting out any signal, or there is a bent/loose pin in the connector.
What is the PC?
Which Video Card are you using?
What make/model of Monitor?
Regards, Chris

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