When you look inside any open computer,see if you can locate Video Card.Is your video card mounted in an adapter slot or is it integrated onto motherboard.If card is motherboard integrated,locate jumpers that will allow card to be disabled should you need to install another card.

The Monitor is second component in video display and it must be compatible with your video card.Be sure maximumn resolution of your video card and monitor are same.Its even better to your a higher resolution display on your monitor.

Go to http://www.ultimatepcrepair.com/photos.html to see a video card in an adapter slot and one that is motherboard mounted. Follow these procedures to correct any type of video display malfunction.

NOTHING ON THE MONITOR

As we first mentioned,chack brightness and contrast buttons on monitor to be sure they are not turned down. Yea,we know.This sounds a little silly to think this could be overlokked,but believe me,it really does.

And while we're talking about simple checks,be sure monitor is receiving power.If power indicator light is out,remove power cable and look for any bent or broken pins or connectors.

Try to reboot computer one or two times to be sure system did not just lock up.If nothing happens,replace cable with a known good cable to prove that wall outlet or surge protector has power.

If monitor has power but nothing is on screen, check data cable going into rear of computer. Be sure cable is secure.If it is,Turn power off to system unit,remove cable and look for broken, loose,or bent pins.

Finally,if you're blessed enough to have two computers, exchange monitor with a good monitor to see if it works.Replace old monitor if new monitor works. If new monitor fail as well,remove system cover to inspect Video Card.

MONITOR WORKS BUT NO DISPLAY

When you grab your Mouse and either click or roll buttons and nothing happens,your computing fun stops. Even though mouse is a little input device,you will wish you understood its every aspect when it dies.

When input device failure occurs,the problem may lie with computer's hardware,the mouse,or OS or Operating System.Let's take a look at what you should check when mouse failure occurs.If you need help with mouse components,http://www.ultimatepcrepair.com contains photos of every component in computer.

When mouse dies,you should be able to perform same functions with keyboard.It may be a little closer but you won't be shut down completely.

NO MOUSE MOVEMENT

First....If mouse has no movement,first look at mouse connection at rear of computer.Be sure it is plugged in completely.

Second..remove plug and inspect for any connectors or pins that may be broken or bent.The connector is color coded with green being that of mouse.

If your mouse uses USB or Universal Serial Bus connector,check connectors for any damage and be sure it is plugged in.

MOUSE STOPPED DURING OPERATION

Should your mouse quit in middle of computing, save your work immediately.Press ALT key to access your program and save your work.

Check connection in rear to be sure it has not worked itself loose.If connection is tight, inspect mouse components for birt.

Remove retain and trackball inside mouse. Clean ball with a mild solution and clean ball cavity with a cotton swab.Replace ball and secure it with retainer.

Connect mouse to system unit and boot the computer.Try clicking a program to see if mouse wotks.If mouse fails,check device driver for mouse.

MOUSE POINTER MISBEHAVING

This problem may be result of your computer be affected by a virus.Use your Anti Virus software to scan your sysem for viruses.