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Monitor does not work after installing a video driver


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chickenpox

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We have got a Dell Dimension E520 Computer and a viewsonic monitor. The resolution had gone funny so we installed the video driver called nvidia geforce 7300 le for 32-bit vista, which was found on the dell's website for this computer. However, after installing it, the monitor went blank, so we shut down the computer and now,the monitor does not do anything and I can't use the computer. Any help is appreciated.
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phillpower2

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Hi, 1st of all sorry to hear about your monitor problems (ive recently sufferd from this & know the stress).

Your post says your monitor does nothing, does that mean no standby or power light?
A couple of things to suggest:1.check the diagnostic lights on the front of your computer when it boots up especially Nos 2&4 which may suggest GFX card failure:2.does your system have the optional integrated vga video connector on the rear & if yes have you tried connecting the monitor lead to this, your post says you installed the nvidia geforce 7300 le video driver for vista 32 bit are these your gfx card & operating system details?
3.If this is your gfx card have you tried the other connection on the card (you may need to obtain a dvi adaptor for this):4.remove & then reseat the add on gfx card, i would recommend that if you have to try No 4 that if you can, source/loan a known working gfx card to try just in case, this may confirm your card is trashed & help resolve your problem sooner, hope this helps
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