How to Troubleshoot Display Problems on a PC

If the display on your computer is cutting out, or if thereon the desktop. Choose "Properties" from the menu to
is no display at all, you want to get the problemopen the display properties.
resolved as quickly as possible. Since a number ofClick on the "Settings" tab and move the slider the
different things can cause problems with computerwhole way to the left. This sets the display at the
displays, it is best to take a step-by-step approach tolowest possible settings and helps you troubleshoot
troubleshooting, identifying and resolving the problem.problems. Some monitors are not capable of displaying
By eliminating each possible problem one by one, youhigher resolutions.
will be able to determine the true cause of the problemPress the settings button on the monitor and choose
and get it fixed quickly.Laptop accessories(Laptopthe input mode. Choose the "Auto select" feature. If
accessories)the input setting is not set right, the computer will not
Remove the monitor cable from the computer andbe able to communicate with the monitor. Using the
check it carefully. Look at the connectors andauto- select feature forces the computer to look for all
straighten any bent pins. If the pins are bent, try toinput sources on the monitor.
straighten them by placing a screwdriver between theGo to the sharpness settings on the monitor and
pins and prying the bent ones back into place.adjust them if the monitor display is blurry. Continue
Take the monitor cable off at the monitor end if it isadjusting the sharpness levels until the display is
removable. Some older monitors do not haveacceptable.
removable cables, but if yours does, remove the cableConnect another monitor if one is available. If the
and check the condition of the pins.PCI Wireless LANdisplay on the original monitor is blurry or has lines
Card(Wireless PCI LAN Cards)running through it but the other monitor is fine, the
Reattach the monitor cable, both at the monitor enddisplay on the first monitor is bad and the monitor
and at the computer end. Turn the thumbscrews untilshould be replaced. The complexity involved in repairing
the cables are firmly seated.Laptop LCD Screen(LCDmonitors means it is usually cheaper to replace a failed
Screen )monitor than to try to repair it.
Log on to your computer and right-click an empty area