-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Advice re leaving computer on 24/7
- From: Foxhillers@xxxxxxx
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2003 23:10:03 EST
Sandi
Before opening the case of your computer, turn it off, UNplug it and
detach the monitor. Make sure you are grounded by touching something metal
before touching any components inside your computer.
mjh
In a message dated 1/1/03 9:52:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
PCTech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Sandi,
> While I can't be sure from the description here, it could be a problem
> with your video card. Although it's probably not a driver problem, I would
> try updating those first (since it's easier than my next suggestion). If
> that doesn't help, try reseating the card in its slot as explained below.
> The contacts can develop corrosion or just become loose over time.
>
> Turn off the system, open up the computer case and locate the video card
> (it'll be the one connected to your monitor). After unscrewing and removing
> the monitor cable from the back of the card, place your left hand's fingers
> on the back of the card (I usually just grab ahold of the monitor output
> socket), the pad of your right hand's middle finger along the opposite edge
> of the card (where there are no electronic circuits) and gently lift the
> card out of its slot. You may find that you need to pull up one side at a
> time in a sort of 'rocking' motion until the card is completely unseated.
> Once it's out of the slot, double check its position over the slot and press
> it back in. This will almost guarantee that all of the connections are able
> to transmit data, even if there was previously some corrosion getting in the
> way.
>
> Peace,
> GMan
>
> PCTT Owner
>
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