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No power on monitor after running puppy
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perthen
Joined: 27 Sep 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Central UK |
Just started with puppy and think its great so easy to set up only problem is the monitor ,its an acer LCD and after shutting puppy down and booting into windows the monitor will not power up, I have to pull the power plug from the wall socket then reconnect and all seems to be ok again...any suggestions please..Graphics card ATI Radeon 7500 series |
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Dewbie
Joined: 15 Apr 2010 Posts: 1455 |
You might want to try another monitor to see how it works with your setup. Same applies to the graphics card...whatever it takes to isolate the source of the problem. However, a simpler solution would be a good-quality surge protector with an on/off toggle switch (which should always be used with computers that are plugged into wall sockets). Instead of plugging and unplugging, just flick the switch. Edit: please see my edit below. Edited_time_total |
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disciple
Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 6199 Location: Auckland, New Zealand |
Why do you need a surge protector? Don't the powerpoints have switches in your part of the world? _________________ DEATH TO SPREADSHEETS - - - Classic Puppy quotes - - - Beware the demented serfers! |
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Dewbie
Joined: 15 Apr 2010 Posts: 1455 |
Why don't you google computer surge protector and see for yourself? |
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perthen
Joined: 27 Sep 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Central UK |
Thanks for quick reply but tried both suggestions different monitor beit the same make and model and new graphics card no improvement.. as for the surge protector I always use one and its built into a powerdown plug which cuts power to the pc and peripherals when pc shuts down... I use this as the wall socket is very difficult to reach..didn`t mention I have not installed puppy to HDD because I wanted to make sure all working ok before making any permanent changes could this be a problem |
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rcrsn51
 Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 7833 Location: Stratford, Ontario |
You need to try a different type of monitor. Does this unit not have its own on-off switch, or does it not solve the problem? |
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perthen
Joined: 27 Sep 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Central UK |
I use powerdown plug because wall power outlet is difficult to access (behind pc desk) but when pc is powered off there is still a light on usb hub so not a complete disconnect from power source, not able to try different monitor, will have to find way to totally isolate pc after use ...thanks for your help |
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disciple
Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 6199 Location: Auckland, New Zealand |
I meant why would you need it to solve this problem, not why you should use it in general 
I think rcrsn51 was asking about the monitor, not the power outlet. _________________ DEATH TO SPREADSHEETS - - - Classic Puppy quotes - - - Beware the demented serfers! |
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disciple
Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 6199 Location: Auckland, New Zealand |
I can't imagine what an incomplete disconnection from the power would be... _________________ DEATH TO SPREADSHEETS - - - Classic Puppy quotes - - - Beware the demented serfers! |
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Dewbie
Joined: 15 Apr 2010 Posts: 1455 |
Because it has a toggle switch to isolate the computer, etc. from the outlet when the switch is turned off. The idea is to avoid all the plugging and unplugging needed to accommodate the monitor (using the switch instead), if the problem can't be solved in any other way. Edit: Oops, never mind, this is not a good idea. Using a continuity tester, I found that the switch only breaks the hot-side connection of a surge-protector outlet, but not the neutral or ground sides (Canada / USA wiring). In other words, if the surge-protector switch is turned off, the neutral and ground sides of its outlets still follow a pathway to the electrical service panel. This will render the computer unprotected. Edited_time_total |
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disciple
Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 6199 Location: Auckland, New Zealand |
Just like the switch on the wall... I'm still interested to know if your country does use wall sockets that aren't switched. _________________ DEATH TO SPREADSHEETS - - - Classic Puppy quotes - - - Beware the demented serfers! |
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postfs1
 Joined: 27 Mar 2010 Posts: 831 |
Maybe an UPS for the monitor and the power supply will help. _________________
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Dewbie
Joined: 15 Apr 2010 Posts: 1455 |
Here in the States, the majority of 110v wall sockets aren't switched. Switched wall sockets are sometimes used for plugged-in lights that are turned on when you first enter a room. |
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