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My tower keeps running and monitor says no signal on my Dell t5274

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Turn off the computer and then take out all the memory from the computer. Reseat the memory into one of the slots and then turn the computer back on and see if the video comes back. If it doesn't then repeat this step for each memory stick in each slot one at a time.
If after trying all the memory and all the slots you still can't get video then the motherboard is bad and would need to be replace

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 26, 2010

SOURCE: eMachine T6522 monitor says

This could be an issue of a video card gone bad. I have experienced the same issue firsthand. This could also mean that no RAM is installed. If you have been using this computer previously, the second option is probably not even an option.

If you have another computer available, please try plugging the monitor in to that machine to test. If it works, your Video Card is more than likely toast.

But not to worry, you should be able to find a new card for that machine. I believe it will be a PCI Video Card, which may run you anywhere from $20-$100 depending on what you purchase. Please consult with eMachines before ordering a new card. Some will not work with your machine.

I hope this helps you out. Have a great day and please don't hesitate to ask any further questions regarding this issue.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: MY HP TOWER TURNS ON

If the keyboard and is USB, you can try another USB port. For the monitor not getting display, I would try either a different monitor or a video card. Otherwise, the motherboard could be the problem.

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