
It runs from the back of the computer to the monitor, so you will need to check connections at both ends this time. The monitor display cable is the cable that delivers the picture from the computer to the LCD display. The power cord is pushed in all the way and the connection is secure. If it is not secure, the monitor simply won't turn on (indicating no power led in the front of the monitor), or it may cause the monitor to short out.
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The monitor power cord goes from the power outlet to the monitor. To get started, turn the monitor around to reveal its backside, taking note of the the cables running to it. The first thing to do is to ensure that the monitor power cord and the monitor display cable are securely connected.

There are many reasons why a monitor keeps turning off, resulting in a blank display. Any ideas why my monitor keeps turning off? " Normally the power light is green when it is powered on and working properly. Sometimes I have to power it on and off 20 times before the monitor will work properly, and some days, my monitor won't turn on at all! When this happens, my monitor power light stays yellow as if the monitor is sleeping or in standby mode. It flashes on and then off after a few seconds, then it goes to aīlack / blank screen.
