A couple of years ago I built my parents a simple desktop for email and web. One of my friends had an extra video card laying around that I threw in because why not. Recently I got a call from them that one of the fans was making a strained noise. I should have told them to discontinue use, because a short while later I got a call saying it wouldn't boot.
When the power button is pressed, the machine gives all the signs of booting - lights come on, both fans on the motherboard and the video card start running (turns out it's the video card fan that was making the noise - it's still strained). However, no signal is sent to the monitor.
Things I've done:
Here things go beyond my experience and I could really use help. Is there anything obvious I'm missing?
When the power button is pressed, the machine gives all the signs of booting - lights come on, both fans on the motherboard and the video card start running (turns out it's the video card fan that was making the noise - it's still strained). However, no signal is sent to the monitor.
Things I've done:
- Made sure all connections inside are secure
- Removed the video card and attached VGA cable to motherboard output.
- Confirmed that the cable and monitor work properly
- Checked the motherboard for signs of being fried (burn marks, damaged capacitors). I didn't find any obvious damage.
Here things go beyond my experience and I could really use help. Is there anything obvious I'm missing?
