The monitor on my computer suddenly went black. The power button light went off. So I thought the monitor must have just reached its end - I don't remember how old it is but it's probably around at least 5 years (I got it used). I connected an old monitor that I had and it worked - for about twenty minutes. Then it died, too, with power button light off. I changed outlets for both and it made no difference. I don't understand how two monitors, even old ones, can both die within a few minutes of each other. So I'm worried that there is something in the computer that is killing them. Is that possible?
I borrowed a friend's DVD/monitor combination unit and connected it to my computer so I could post this. But if the computer somehow shorted out my two monitors I'm afraid to leave my friend's monitor connected to it.
I don't know if this is relevant but I was not able to shut off the monitor for the past few weeks. The on-off button would not shut the monitor so it always had the orange light on. The same was true for the second, old monitor that I connected.
Both of my monitors are Dell.
I have to give my friend's monitor back in a day or so and then I won't have anything. I could buy a new monitor but if the computer is causing the problem then that won't help.
I'd appreciate if someone would tell me what to do.
I borrowed a friend's DVD/monitor combination unit and connected it to my computer so I could post this. But if the computer somehow shorted out my two monitors I'm afraid to leave my friend's monitor connected to it.
I don't know if this is relevant but I was not able to shut off the monitor for the past few weeks. The on-off button would not shut the monitor so it always had the orange light on. The same was true for the second, old monitor that I connected.
Both of my monitors are Dell.
I have to give my friend's monitor back in a day or so and then I won't have anything. I could buy a new monitor but if the computer is causing the problem then that won't help.
I'd appreciate if someone would tell me what to do.
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