monitor went black -

[catman]

Hey all- My monitor went black.  When I power up, I can see the Windows graphics...then it goes black.  I can see the mouse arrow and move it around.
Went to get new monitor...same thing. 
Any suggestions?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

The monitor went black....but you can see the mouse?

Is this a laptop or desktop?

When did this start?

What Operating System?

[catman]

it's a desk top.  I went to get a new monitor...but same thing.  I am running Windows XP.  It started about a week ago. Would a new video card make a difference?

[patio]

First try re-installing the video drivers...did this machine come with a driver CD ? ?

[catman]

I can't.  One of the kids got a CD stuck in the CD drive.  Any clue on how to un-jam this?  I have tried various things to pry it open without breaking it...no go.
thanks for your reply.

[patio]

There is a pinhole in the front of the CDROM...straighten a paper clip and insert it there and press til the door opens.
This will work with or without power to the unit...

[ale52]

Sounds like you might have to remove the drive and take it apart.  Be careful and you should be successful  

Alan <><  

Hi Patio