HP Compaq Monitor

[learninmypc]

A friend gave me an XP computer for myself but I when I turn it on, the monitor says "Monitor going to sleep".
The image is the buttons on the side of the monitor. Its Model # Q1859 . I managed to get it to the desktop, but then the screen goes blank before I can get the CD slot open to reformat/reinstall the OS.
I'm still trying & will update this thread if needed.

 

[learninmypc]

Well, I got the CD in & restarted it,pressed enter to boot from CD & just waiting as it makes funny sounds.

 

[learninmypc]

Ok, an update. After numerous attempts at trying to get to the desktop to see if I could change the power options, I pulled my old XP out of the closet to find the monitor works fine, I just can't get to the power options on the one my friend gave me before the screen goes black.
All I simply want to do is reinstall the OS & get it updated. I did try putting the OS CD in & it told me to push any key to start which I did, but still nothing or I'm too impatient.

"EDIT" Clarification. A few weeks ago this friend told me her hubby had attempted to reinstall the OS but for reasons I don't know, it didn't work. That could be why it got to the desk top but went black. Hmmm I don't know. She did give me add the CD's & stuff that came with it.

 

[learninmypc]

Well, I gave up on the HP last night due to exhaustion. This morning I tried booting it up into safe mode by tapping the F8 key but nothing. Also nothing booting it up normally.
I was simply going to use it for music only offline. Hmmm Any ideas on how to boot it up?

 

[Cobalt006]

It should post even if not booting in to windows. So with this said . I have and Ideal the mainboard might be bad.

 

[learninmypc]

Originally it was going to the desktop for about 45 seconds or so & then going black. I was unable to check the power Options to see if they were off. As of right now, nothing.
I booted it up & nothing. No flicker,no sign of life on the screen. I have the monitor hooked up to my old XP Pro . I may try later on to see if it has life, otherwise ....................................??

 

[Cobalt006]

I don't think if it did boot changing the power options will help. This is not a windows problem. Its more like a hardware problem.

 

[learninmypc]

I wish its PSU was compatible to my old HP. I'd change them so I'd have a functioning XP jukebox

 

[Cobalt006]

Have you tried checking both Power supply s . You may be able to swap Them out.

 

[learninmypc]

Not completely yet, I will thou & post both numbers.

 

[Cobalt006]

If their both retail computers. Their more and likely 250 watts or 300 watts. Even maybe a tad lower. You should be able to swap them out.

 

[learninmypc]

Model; HP-D2537F3R

Amongst other numbers, MAX OUTPUT POWER 250 W

 

[Cobalt006]

What brand is the other computer? Plus make sure to check and see if the hooups for the power supply are. The same on each board

 

[learninmypc]

They're both HP. I'll make sure of the hoops too.

 

[Cobalt006]

Then you should be able to swap as long as the hookups work. GoodLuck

 

[learninmypc]

Ok & thanks. I'll be tackling it probably tomorrow.

 

[Cobalt006]

Let me know how it comes out. Or if you need more help.

 

[learninmypc]

Sure will