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title: "Desktop & Laptop not booting / Screen no display"
description: "Your desktop may not be starting or may not have a display for a series of reasons. Here are some potential causes and fixes. **Loose Monitor and Power Cable** - *Make sure the power cable has been plugged in properly.*…"
url: "https://ictdo.upou.edu.ph/support-docs/article-2/"
updated: "2022-08-03"
category: Hardware and Network
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# Desktop & Laptop not booting / Screen no display

Your desktop may not be starting or may not have a display for a series of reasons. Here are some potential causes and fixes.

**Loose Monitor and Power Cable**

- *Make sure the power cable has been plugged in properly.*
- *There may be a problem with the cable between your system unit and monitor.*
- *VGA, HDMI, or VDI cable replacement*

- *If that still doesn't work, try connecting your computer to a different outlet. Use a wall outlet instead of a power strip or surge protector if you're using one.*

**No Display on Boot**

- *Force restart your desktop by long-pressing the power button.*
- *After the forced restart, try Windows automatic repair.*

**Internal Peripherals**

- *Try taking the RAM stick off the motherboard and putting it back on.*

**Power Supply Unit**

- *Verify the power supply's functionality and that it is linked to a power source.*

**If the issue persists, you may request for our technical assistance [here](https://ictdo.upou.edu.ph/request/)*.*