Hp vs17 has white screen at boot. I have eliminated the chord from the tower and the tower works fine. I have audio, no video. Only a white blank screen. It does not blink or flicker. It just stays white. It happened all of a sudden. I worked yesterday morning, turned off the system for work and on booting after work, well y'all know the rest.

You could try disabling the on board video in BIOS.

it should work just fine ..... if not identify the connector DVI- VGA- Etc.but in most cases monitors and towers are pretty compatible

Remove the battery and open the case. Look inside the computer with a flashlight to see if any of the capacitors are busted or leaking from corrosion. The capacitors look like little battery towers, but they are not as tall as the AA or AAA batteries.

If the capacitors are bad, your computer goes bunkers.

If both monitors give no signal, the computer has a video graphics card issue or a motherboard problem, now when you checked the video cord, do you change it? if you have a extra cord, sub it to be sure.

Change the internal Ram sticks. This can cause a "Hold" in the BIOS boot process, thereby stopping the machine from going to the Operating System. Hope this helps.

OK, here is the breakdown on whet you are doing wrong.

Video 1 - Composite -
Video - Yellow
White - Audio In - Right
Red - Audio in - Left

Video 2 - Components - HD - RGB = Red, Green, Blue
Video -
Red - Red Colors
Green - Green Colors
Blue - Blue Colors
White - Audio In - Right
Red - Audio in - Left

Your GameCube will only work on Video 1, unless you buy an HD (Component cable). You will need to buy HD cables for your device connected to Video 1 to work on video 2. I will assume it is a DVD player. This is a high definition cable to produce a better picture. Let me know if you do not completely understand

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hucknannie, Power down the pc and monitor. Then disconnect and reconnect the VGA cable a few times to the rear of the pc. then turn system back on and re-boot. If your "PINK" screen still there, then you may need to have unit refurbished with new "cold-cathode-fluorescent-lamps" or have the internal "switch- mode-power supply/ccfl-inverter-supply" inspected and repaired. Yes, before you do anything, visit this web blog about HP monitors!!! http://www.lesliewong.us/blog/2005/05/02/hp-pavilion-f1703-flat-panel-display-blackout-solution/ Read and make note that people are still visiting the blog even after 4 years!! Hope this response helps. Feel free to leave a comment and also rate this response on fixya. 12fixlouie

Did it display any video at all with boot options or HP logo? Any POST test or beeps after you started the laptop?
Try removing the power ac adapter and battery. then only boot it up with just the AC adapter (no battery).
Good Luck, JAJ

I have reviewed your problem and have the fallowing for you to aces.
First, power off all devices and monitor.
Second. disconnect all devices from the PC and Monitor.
Please make sure the monitor is disconnected from it power source.
Next, hook up monitor to PC and start PC, along with monitor.
Next, enter menu on HP vs17 and reset.
Allow to run for ten or 15 minutes, watching the video on screen for imperfections.
If all looks OK, hook up your other devices and enjoy.
I hope this has helped you. Please let me know how things work out for you.
Please rate.... Thank you.

Hi

Pls check if the audio cable from the monitor is connected to the tower. Make sure it is connected to the green port at the back.
Also check the volume button on the side of the monitor and set it to maximum.

If this doesnt work, then try with another pair of external speakers and check.