Hardware & Network TroubleshootingQuestion 76 of 100
A PC powers on and fans spin, but there is no video and no beep. What is a reasonable early check?
a.Update antivirus
b.Reformat the hard drive
c.Change the Wi-Fi password
d.Reseat RAM and GPU, verify monitor input
Explanation
No POST and no beep often points to seating issues with RAM or the GPU, or the monitor being on the wrong input. Reformatting, network, or antivirus changes do not address a no-POST condition.
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