If your monitor won’t display anything, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take. Let’s look at each of them in detail.
Check the Power and Display Cables
The first step is to check the power and display cables connected to your monitor. Check the ends of both cables to make sure they are properly connected. Also, make sure that both cables are properly inserted into their respective ports. If your cables are not properly connected, try reconnecting them.
Check Your Video Card
The next step is to make sure that your video card is working properly. To do this, you should open your computer’s Device Manager. This can be done by right-clicking on “My Computer” and selecting “Properties”. In the Device Manager window, expand the “Display adapters” section. Check to make sure that there is an entry for your video card. If there is no entry, your video card may need to be replaced.
Update Drivers
If your video card does appear in the Device Manager, the next step is to check for updated drivers. To do this, you should visit your video card manufacturer’s website and search for updated drivers for your model. Once you download the new driver, install it onto your computer, restart your machine, and then check your monitor.
Check Your Monitor Settings
The next step is to check your monitor settings. To do this, press the “Menu” button on your monitor. From here, you can navigate through the various options to adjust the brightness, contrast, resolution, and other settings. Make sure that all of your settings are set to the correct values.
Check the Monitor Power
If all of the above steps have been taken and you still don’t get any display, then you may have a problem with your monitor’s power system. Try unplugging all of the cables from your monitor and plugging them back in. You should also try pressing the “Power” button on your monitor to make sure that it is switched on.
Try a Different Monitor
If none of the above steps are successful, then the issue may be with the actual monitor itself. Try connecting a different monitor to your computer. If the new monitor works, the issue was likely with the old monitor. If the new monitor doesn’t work, then the issue is likely related to your computer’s hardware or software.
Troubleshoot Software
If the issue is related to your computer’s software, you can use the Windows System Restore feature to roll back your computer to a point before the issue began. To do this, type System Restore into the Start menu’s search bar and follow the instructions.
Check Hardware
If the issue is related to your computer’s hardware, the best course of action is to take your computer to a professional technician. They will be able to identify the source of the problem and fix it.
These are the steps you can take if your monitor won’t display anything. If none of these steps are successful, then the issue may be related to your computer’s hardware or software. The best way to find out is to take your computer to a professional technician.