Peripherals forum: My monitor goes blank at start-up.

I tried this Factory Reset Option and it didn't work. Could I try anything else?

No, Sorry. I can't even see the screen , it flashes so fast. I found the cd that came with the monitor, put it in, and when the screen flashes I can see the menu from the cd but it turns dark too fast do read it. When it does flash on it's pretty bright so I don't think the bulb (is there one?) is going out. Thanks for your help.

I looked up how to do the factory reset. It said to turn off monitor, unplug power, plug power back in while holding down the last button on the left, then push the power button to turn on and off three times, holding on the 3rd try til it comes on--hold for 10 seconds and release. I tried this with all the buttons when it didn't work the first time. Is this the correct way to do a factory reset? If it is, then you are right, it's dead and I'll throw it away but I was hoping someone could revive it!

The best way to prove you have a bad monitor is swap it to another system and check results. If it remains blank then bad.

From your description of problem either the back-ight or LCD power(inverter)bad. If repairable, check online for parts and/or repair services provided its worth it to you. A quick check is to use a flashlight at an angle with the display/system attempting to boot and notice if screen appears in fade display. The inverter problem is a power module/unit that's failed. I exclude any other issue with LCD display, but those usually cover many display problems. Of course, if you have warranty, use it.

tada -----Willy