Screen problem

billsy69 · #1 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 01:47 AM

I keep getting these lines on the screen, there come on like 4 sections but there not always there. If i fiddle about the connecter at the back of the PC they go away like if i push it up or down.

I have a TFT i have tryed a old montior in and there was the same problem. Sorry if the info is abit vain.

jephree · #2 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 01:57 AM

If fiddling around with the cable/connection varies the picture then it must be the cable or connection. Since you tried two monitors have you tried two different cables?

billsy69 · #3 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 02:01 AM

No i have't i assume you mean just the power cable? Would't know how to change the other one.

jephree · #4 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 02:04 AM

I mean which ever one you are fiddling with.

Probably a VGA or DVI cable.

You would need to get another one.

billsy69 · #5 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 02:07 AM

Ok sorry see what you mean. Yer it the VGA one well i think it is anyway (abit of pc dummy sorry) Have to take it somwere to get it change then if it is that?

jephree · #6 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 02:09 AM

If it does the same thing on two monitors and fiddling with that cable has the same affect I would bet that that cable needs to be replaced. Yes.

billsy69 · #7 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 02:57 AM

I just tryed loading a game up ans for past few hours there not been much problem but when the game loads up it goes really bad not like just lines all the graphics go weird. Thinking theres something rong with the graphics card?

jephree · #8 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 03:03 AM

Could be. Does fiddling with the cable/connection have any affect in this situation? If so it might be the card port that is failing.

You might also try and reseat the card inside the computer if you are comfortable in opening the case.

billsy69 · #9 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 03:05 AM

Yer when fiddling with it does do something, yer im of with opening the case how do i reset it? Switch of button?

jephree · #10 (**permalink**) 14-02-2007, 03:17 AM

Is it an AGP card or is it an on-board connection?

If card I would remove it and then reseat it. If it is a card you will see a screw holding the card to the case frame. Remove this screw and pull the card from the slot. While you are at it you might gently clean the connections with some Alcohol on a soft cloth (do not touch the connectors with your hand) and perhaps blow out the slot (gently) with some canned air.

Also inspect the pins where the cable plugs in for any looseness or other damage.