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To use your PC, you need a working monitor. However, if the PC doesn’t recognise it, you should act quickly. In this practical tip, we’ll tell you what you can do to fix the problem.
PC doesn’t recognise the monitor – what should you do?
To ensure your PC recognises the monitor again, follow the instructions below:
- Make sure you’ve connected the monitor to the correct graphics card. Some computers have several identical outputs.
- Alternatively, use the PC’s onboard graphics card to ensure the monitor is recognised.
- If it still isn’t recognised, you should replace the cable you’re using. It may be faulty.
- Connect the monitor to another PC to test it. If it works there without any problems, there may be a fault with your graphics card.
- Therefore, make sure that the graphics card is properly inserted into the PC and is securely in place.
- However, if the monitor does not work with another PC either, there may be a fault with the monitor and you should replace it.
- Of course, you should ensure that the monitor is connected to the mains and switched on before using it.
- Contact a specialist for further assistance. You may also be able to exchange the PC or monitor under the warranty.
