C Carlosm2 Commendable Sep 15, 2016 1 0 1,510 Sep 15, 2016 #1 Have a CRT hooked up to laptop. Was working fine. Moved iit, now CRT won't come on.
Solution 4745454b Sep 15, 2016 Probably had a cord come loose. Pull them all out including the power cord and plug them back in securely. There are a lot of pins in that VGA plug, make sure none of them are bent.
Probably had a cord come loose. Pull them all out including the power cord and plug them back in securely. There are a lot of pins in that VGA plug, make sure none of them are bent.
G Guest Guest Sep 15, 2016 #2 How old is the monitor? Most CRT displays don't like being moved much. Upvote 0 Downvote
4745454b Distinguished Moderator Apr 29, 2006 605 0 19,210 Sep 15, 2016 Solution #3 Probably had a cord come loose. Pull them all out including the power cord and plug them back in securely. There are a lot of pins in that VGA plug, make sure none of them are bent. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Probably had a cord come loose. Pull them all out including the power cord and plug them back in securely. There are a lot of pins in that VGA plug, make sure none of them are bent.
USAFRet Illustrious Moderator Mar 16, 2013 7,450 115 40,290 Sep 15, 2016 #4 Carlosm2 : Have a CRT hooked up to laptop. Was working fine. Moved iit, now CRT won't come on. Moved where? 6" across the desk, or 600 miles cross country? I suspect a loose cable. Upvote 0 Downvote
Carlosm2 : Have a CRT hooked up to laptop. Was working fine. Moved iit, now CRT won't come on. Moved where? 6" across the desk, or 600 miles cross country? I suspect a loose cable.
G Guest Guest Sep 15, 2016 #5 USAFRet : 600 miles cross country? That's some VGA cable! Upvote 0 Downvote