Used to be if I restarted my computer a time or two it would start up in full screen but no longer
Gateway folded long ago. 12 years old today. (2004 made)
old square screen. not good that. (today)
but all old monitors die, all do, because of CCFL lamps.
life is 5 years 24/7 used, or 11 hrs /day for 12 years, they die.
Just so you know, they will die, soon.ok>
so you are the lucky one, not dead black screens, as all are now.
no PC stated, no resolution stated. 1280 x 1024 (only works)
no statement as to using the OSD to auto align, tried.
NO OS stated on PC, windows, if yes , XP ? w7 up is best. never XP ever. again
i can not see your PC or screen or what you have setup.
I can not see the good side can I and that tells me all I need to know
why not post photo of it messing Up, so WE can SEE.
but here is the OSD screen menu button
No PC stated
but the OS must must run PnP plug and play
and find the config files for the monitor
MIcrosoft dropped support on vast number of old devices so no config file exists.
one thing in the file is that your screen is square(4:5) and not normal, 16:9
so fails.
why in the world post lacking what is there .
what PC what OS?
that way we can cure this.
or here is one way.
go to windows safe mode, F8 (up to W8)
now you see video. 800x600 (see square)
next, change the video resolution to
1280 x 1024
this too is sqaure
so reboot and it lands there, and then adjust monitor to use 1280 x 1024
centered
there are only 2 ways to do this on any PC
use the correct config file for you monitor
or do so manually, forced.
this file is not a monitor driver it is a config file, a file that tells the OS
the limits of you old square monitor.
and you dont have this file now.
that is a fact.
here I looked inside microsofts huge driver catalog servers , in cluding these.
http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/...
as you can see XP is it.
you can ask ACER not for the file but it will not be there, but do try, they now own the name gateway. gateway is really dead.
USA factory shut its doors. long ago.
but you can try it.
download that
see cab file
double click and pray.
cross fingers, for it works.
it is only designed for XP or older PCs
2001 or older, sorry, but that is a fact.
you are 12 year in the future now.
last update 2004 at MS.com
what PC, what PC, WHAT PC?
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SOURCE: Dell 15 inch monitor, brightness/contrast window
Press and hold the + button, You will get a message that the monitor is going into auto adjust. After that problem solved.
SOURCE: ViewSonic 19" flat screen monitor goes black - intermittently
Hi,
There could be a problem with your display card settings or the display card itself. If you are using Windows operating system, make sure that you have the monitor driver installed for that specific monitor. This is to ensure that Windows only allows settings for which your particular monitor was designed.
Let me know if I can assist you any further regarding this.
Best wishes,
Graemevm
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The problem with the monitor is the power inverter board. I took my monitor apart and tested all the power outputs. The ones going to the main board where ok but the ones going to the backlight where different. I changed the three capacitors on the power board that where located between the two heat sinks I think it was the 1000uf and the two 470uf. They looked ok but when i tested them they where off. Next on the opposite side of the board with all the little componites there are a few dry joins that you have to resolder. If you cant find then you can just resolder the whole back board it should only take 30min. If you have no idea what i am talking about i would not sugest taking the monitor apart.
SOURCE: Dell flat screen monitor does not come on after
Sounds like a capacitor on the power strip inside the monitor is failing.
The cost to repair can run $400.00. A tv repair shop may be able to fix it, but most technicians recommend buying a new monitor.
However, if you are experienced in electronics, you can disassemble the monitor and replace the capacitor. Radio Shack sells them for between $15 to $20.
SOURCE: dell latitude D610. Screen goes black. External Monitor OK.
Make sure you have not accidentally used the FN+F5 key
That combination sets the laptop to use an external display.
If using that does not give you a display take a small torch (flashlight if in USA) and shine it at an angle on the laptop screen.
If you can see any sort of picture you would be looking at replacement of some minor parts to the laptop screen
Hope this gives you the information you need. If not add any extra information you may have and lets see if we can FixYa
Bob
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