Dell Inspiron 1100 screen dead-windows comes on-replacing videocard did not fix problem. What next?
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If you don't even get the dell splash screen after replacing a video card, I would try reseating all the power cables going to the mother board. If you still get no video, then maybe you can get a pci video card to use just to get by. Make sure your following ESD procedure when installing parts (you might be frying the part before it even gets into the system).
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Compaq Will definitely not recognize unless you put Compaq spare. They are very particular about those things. It's a pain and I know that some take but 7 out of 10 I have tried...fail. This may also be the same for the Dell as they are particular about hardware also. Good Luck!\n\nTry rolling back the updates. Windows update may have done the hardware wrong and then reinstall the update from the manufacturer. You can do this by going to start>all programs>accessories>system tool>system restore. Restore it back to the point where it was working correctly and then get the manufacturers drivers and then do windows update....\n\nIt could be that the hardware is going out but that can't be with all three...Good Luck!
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There is nothing to fix.  You are using a system that has a video card the uses part of your regular memory to operate.  (Standard in all Dell desktops and most other brands).  Because the video card is using the memory, it is not available to Windows, so it does not list it when it shows the system memory.
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If the monitor actually says "no signal" chances are your graphics card is set to output a videosignal your monitor doesn´t support but windows may have started up normally. You just can see it. I accidentally did this once and had no choice but to reinstall windows. Which in turn required me to format my hard drive. Don´t do that just yet. Someone else may have a simpler solution...
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Ist try just installing the 5200,,and see if the 'puter will recognize>install it.\n\nIt "SHOULD" do it all automatically,,,plug&play.\n\nIf it doesn't and you need to disable the onboard graphics,,,\n\nOn Dells you tap the F2 Key or the  DELETE key,,right after you start the computer and hear the 1st beep.\n\nOn a Dimension,,I think it's Delete,,,,most are F2.\nTry again if one doesnt work,,use the other.\n\nOk,,that bring you to the DOS based Bios Setup Screen.\n\nYou use the Arrows on the Keyboard to get around instead of the mouse.\nThe Up/Down/Left/Right buttons.\nAnd use ENTER instead of clicking the mouse.\n\nYou'll have a few menu selections,,,,,(Sorry my mind is Blank,,,I can't say exactly Which/Where the Graphics settings are,,,sheesh me :)\n\nBut it's Easy to find,,and very obvious.\n\nGo to one menu,,hit ENTER key,,,and look around for it.\n\nWhen you find it,,,use the arrow keys to highlight the selection,,,,then ENTER to open it,\nswitch the graphics OFF,,,,and hit enter again to accept that.\n\nYou will have to hit a certain key to Save the Changes and Exit,,,usually F10.\nBut it will TELL You somewhere on the screen which exact key to Save & Exit\n\nLots easier to do than to explain,,lol\n\nYou'll have no probs,,,,and PROBALY the PC will accpet the FX5200 without having to do anything.\n\nMost modern PC will auto-cancel the Onboard Graphics when nothing is connected to their output..\n\nSo basically,,,by connecting your Monitor to the NEW card,,,you have already disable the onboards video.\n\nWindows will install IT's native  NVIDIA Drivers,,\nbut you'll probably want to install latest drivers fron Nvidia site,,or Card MFGR's site.\n\nIf You have an INSTALL CD,,,,chances are it's Drivers are Better than Windows'....\nBut they are probably not the latest drivers\n\nHope that helps,,,,\nYou should enjoy that new card compared to Onboard,,,it's a big boost in graphics performance
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Try windows update\nhttp://www.windowsupdate.com/\n\ndo not go for express installs, but use it manually, there you should find drivers for video cards.\n\n\nIf that fails, try the vendor of your graphics card. They might have it (you didn't give details on which vendor it is, only the chipset)).\n\nBTW: The type of CPU is irrelevant.
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You need to download new drivers for your video card and monitor.  I have no idea what kind of Dell you have, but you should be able to go to their web site and look it up based on either the label on the computer or the Service Tag # or whatever it's called.
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You'll probably either need a VGA cable.  You can go to Staples, Fry's, or another store to get one.  You might need a DVI cable.  I'd buy the VGA cable, if it don't work, take it back and get a DVI cable, if that don't work get a VGA cable with a DVI connector.  Or just write to Dell and tell them the type of addin card or contact the addin card makers.  Good luck.
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The monitor is not getting a signal from the graphics adapter. I would go into device manager and delete the devices and then reinstall them, if you can get the systems to let you in that far.
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install drivers for your computer.\nsame happened to me yesterday all you have to do is install the drivers with the video card you're working with.
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Try to do a windows repair by booting from a windows xp cd.  Then continue with a windows setup and do a repair when it asks you to.
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I have fixed my lockup problem. What i did was first start the laptop in safe mode, then go to msconfig and uncheck most of the start up programs.  restart in safe mode again and run disk cleanup, defrag, sfc, and scandisk.  Restart and see if you can get on the internet and run windows update.  I had to try several times since it locked up during windows update.  If you are still locking up go to control panel system and advanced and performance and select the Adjust for best performance then apply and Ok and restart again.  Still locking up open event viewer and see if you have any red errors then post them here or if you have another pc look them up on the MS site.  I think the video card maybe the problem.  I also went to the dell site and downloaded the dell helper utility.  Hope this helps.\nHenry
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It could be your video card has died.  Or try a new monitor cable.
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I would call Dell. the customer service can take you through the process step by step.
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I think you did not get your laptop from Dell, maybe you got it from someone else. if that is the case, and you have tried all you can to get it fixed without success then my best advise to you is to change your drive all the best.
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If all you get is a black screen then how do you know that your PC doesn't boot?  It may be booting.  Check cable connections including power.  Is monitor turned on?  If all checks out then check computers setup using appropiate F Key (varies depending on brand and model, see manual).  If still black then try another monitor.  If problem persists then the problem may be your card but most new PCs have the video card integrated on Motherboard and if that is your case, then more than likely, depending on age of PC, it is better getting a new PC then fixing it.
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send it to dell to get fixed