I was first introduced to the problems of doing GPU-related research/fixing graphics error messages by a popular YouTuber and PC gamer who goes by the name of ” Bongfish. ” Here’s what he had to say about it:
” I’ve seen many people complain about getting a black screen when they turn their computer on. This may sound crazy, but if you don’t want to use your computer because it has been messed up by Mother Nature (rain), this is exactly the kind of thing that can happen. Luckily there are some simple ways to fix this problem without replacing your video card or motherboard. These methods are not guaranteed or foolproof, but they have always worked for me.”
Section: This is also a topic common in video card problems: Video card is working fine, but when you put it in your computer or turn it on, the screen goes black. If you’re running Windows XP, you have a dirty video card.
Section: Clean the video card first.
Laptop section: First, try blowing compressed air into the vents on the bottom of your laptop and turning the side fan hard until the air is exhausted from both vents on each side. Then try gently pushing down on each side with something soft like an old T-shirt. If those don’t work, then remove everything from around your monitor and blow compressed air into its vent with something like an old tissue. Sometimes I’ll take my monitor out and clean underneath it. Also, make sure all your other case fans are turned off (even if they’re plugged in) and push them just like I described above. Eventually, by doing this problem one small step at a time, one method will ultimately work regardless of which action led you here. Be patient! The more steps you take, the quicker things will get better.
This is a topic common in video card problems: Video card is working fine, but when you put it in your computer or turn it on, the screen goes black. If you’re running Windows XP, you have a dirty video card.
This is a topic common in video card problems: Video card is working fine, but when you put it in your computer or turn it on, the screen goes black. If you’re running Windows XP, you have a dirty video card.
When your computer starts up and gets to the screen where everything’s supposed to be working fine, there’s nothing but blackness after that point—that’s when people say, “my graphics card isn’t working.” First, try cleaning the dust off the chip with compressed air (you can get cheap ones at any store). Suppose that doesn’t work, and you still have issues with your monitor going out of sync or whatever else might be causing this problem. In that case, we’d suggest contacting an expert for further assistance because this could be more serious than just needing some essential cleaning tools!
Clean the video card first.
The first step to fixing the black screen is to clean the video card. You can use compressed air or canned air to blow away dust and debris, but make sure you wear an anti-static wrist strap so that you don’t get an electrostatic discharge (ESD) in your body.
You may need to remove the cover or chassis from your video card. Use an anti-static wrist strap to protect your skin and avoid electrostatic discharge. Then use compressed air or canned air to clean the video card and motherboard. If you’re lucky enough to have a laptop, pull the battery out and blow air into it to clean it!
You’ll have to take it apart if your card is completely dead. It’s not as hard as you might think—remember that there’s always a chance of damaging something when taking things apart.
The first thing you want to do is remove the cover or chassis from your video card. Use an anti-static wrist strap to protect your skin and avoid electrostatic discharge. Then use compressed air or canned air (like canned shaving cream) on a cotton swab or q-tip to clean out any dust or gunk inside the case itself; this will help prevent future problems with static buildup if there are any parts left behind after cleaning everything else up! Take care not to damage anything while doing so!
Only apply more force than necessary. Your computer will not tolerate this treatment!
Only apply more force than necessary. Your computer will not tolerate this treatment! You could damage the motherboard or other components and even create a short circuit in your video card.
Remember to remove any dust around your video card from its socket.
Scan for computer/video card errors using a program such as PC Inspector or RadeonPro.
If you cannot fix the black screen issue by following the steps above, you can use a program to scan for errors on your computer or video card. Some examples of these programs include:
If there are errors, try to correct them by rebooting (turning off and then turning back on) and troubleshooting from the BIOS (or CMOS) settings page.
If there are errors, try to correct them by rebooting (turning off and then turning back on) and troubleshooting from the BIOS (or CMOS) settings page. Don’t do anything else!
Keep yourself safe by following the steps above before doing anything else with your video card.
If you’ve followed the steps above and your video card still has issues, it’s time to take it apart.
First and foremost, keep yourself safe by following the steps above before doing anything else with your video card. Please don’t use excessive force or put your hands near the video card; this can cause damage to both hardware and software components inside of it. Also, only apply what is necessary when taking apart an old computer; this may cause irreparable harm if not handled properly! Finally, don’t touch or put bare skin on top of any part of a modern PC—even if all other options have been exhausted already (and they usually will be).
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