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Old 08-12-2008, 12:47 PM
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Default Hmmm, who can tell me what the problem is - computer or monitor?
I have a Dell computer that I brought down to TV with me, but due to space limitations I had to leave the huge monitor behind. So, I bought a used Dell monitor at the local thrift store, and when plugged into just the electrical outlet, a small blue box appears saying something like " no input, cable disconnected ", it remains for about 30 seconds, and then goes into sleep mode with the screen going black and the little green on-light turning yellow. HOWEVER, when I do plug it in to my tower, the monitor never comes on at all, just remains in sleep mode, with no message ever appearing on the screen.

So, my questions:

Is the monitor faulty? I thought maybe the cable, but it cannot be exchanged as its permanently attached.

Or, did my tower get damaged in transit?

Thanks so much for any advice!