Screen does not light up

[Talkdotcom]

Machine is running, screen is dark.

[mdklassen]

How old is the monitor? (Probably "very", if you are running Windows Vista)

How old is the computer? (Probably "very", if you are running Windows Vista)

Can you try connecting the monitor to a different desktop or laptop, to see if it still works?

Can you try connecting a different monitor to your computer, to see if your computer is still working?

[Talkdotcom]

The machine is booting up, the screen was mine I used which is fine. It was also tested by a computer shop. Please don't ask stupid questions.

[mdklassen · Accepted solution]

Your computer: Compaq Presario SR5010NX Desktop PC Product Specifications

Product number: RZ537AA

Release date:  13-Feb-2007

Country/region sold in: US & Canada

has video:

• Integrated graphics using Intel GMA 950
• Use up to 256MB of PC memory (with 512MB or more total PC memory)
• Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards

* Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.

You have not stated whether you are using the integrated graphics, or are using a PCI-E x16 graphics adapter, to "drive" your monitor.

If you are using the integrated graphics, supercede it by inserting a PCI-E x16 graphics adapter.

If you are using a PCI-E x16 graphics adapter, remove it, and revert to the integrated graphics.

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[Talkdotcom]

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[Talkdotcom]

Hi, I appreciate your help! Since the integrated one probably isn't worth replacing, is there something that could go in one of the expansion slots? What do you reccomend trying?

[mdklassen]

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Since the integrated one probably isn't worth replacing, is there something that could go in one of the expansion slots?

What do you recommend trying?

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Note that "integrated" means that the graphics adapter is just some circuitry on the motherboard -- definitely not removable.

Yes, the PCI-E x16 slot was designed to hold a graphics adapter card.

Given that your computer was manufactured in 2007,  many brand-new graphics adapters will NOT be compatible with your motherboard.  Your best bet would be to find a "owner/operator" computer-store, that will have "pre-owned" units in their inventory, and will be willing to install one, and test it, under the assumption that you will purchase it if it works.

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