AT A LOSS

[efaison]

My computer was built at a local computer store.  I have had it for 4 years and never had a problem.  This morning I turn it on and the monitor light continues to blink as if the computer is not turned on.  I shut down that computer and try again.  It comes up to the login screen.  I login and then it freezes.  I reboot again.  This time the monitor power light blinks again.  I'm at a loss.  What has happened?

[Aegis]

Do you hear anything when it starts?  Does the system board beep?  Any noise from fans or drives starting up?

[efaison]

Yes.  The fans inside the computer start running like they always do.  But no beeps of any kind sound.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Can you make sure the monitor is plugged in properly.

Also, can you try another monitor or try the monitor on another computer?

[efaison]

I tried my old monitor which was in the garage and I get the same result.  I ensured that it was securely connected in the back of the computer.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Get inside your computer and unplug the Video Card and then replug it.
(Don't forget to ground yourself and unplug the compute before entering)

[efaison]

How do you ground yourself?   What does that mean?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Touch something metal attached to the ground or your computer case (to prevent static)

[efaison]

Done

[efaison]

I'm still getting the same result. 

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Try removing the CMOS Battery on the Motherboard for about 20 minutes.
Then put it back in and try again.

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