Acer Monitor not Turning on? (Check this 6 Things)

Let’s say you connected all the cables and pressed the power button on your monitor, but your Acer monitor not turning on!

This can be an absolute nightmare if you were in the middle of something and now are unable to finish it because your monitor isn’t responding.

Well, this issue is quite common and is pretty simple to troubleshoot.

Here we go! Let’s dive into the troubleshooting…

Why is my Acer Monitor won’t Turn on?

Your Acer monitor can stop working for various reasons.

But the primary causes for this are often a damaged power cord or malfunctioning power port.

Aside from this issues with the monitor’s hardware or internal drivers may also be responsible.

Look at the bellow table:

How to Troubleshoot When Acer Monitor Is Not Turning On?

In short: To troubleshoot your Acer monitor that isn’t turning on, check the power supply cable and outlet and ensure they are working correctly. Then, press and hold the power button for about 40 seconds. Once done, replug the monitor.

Step 1: Check the power cable connection

This is often the primary culprit when an Acer monitor stops turning on.

Your first step in troubleshooting this issue should be to check the power cord and power port for any damage or malfunction.

But first, disconnect it from the power source completely. Wait at least 60 seconds. During this time, press and hold the power button for about 40 seconds. Once done, replug the monitor back in.

If power resetting doesn’t work, check the power outlet and the power cord.

Make sure the power outlet is supplying sufficient electricity and that the power cable is snugly plugged in at both ends

Step 2: Try replacing the AC Adapter

Observe the AC adapter of your monitor (if it has one).

If the adapter’s light is off, it’s not getting power from the outlet. Disconnect it from power outlet and then plug it back in.

If the light turns on, the adapter is working. However, if the light doesn’t turn on, the AC adapter may have been damaged.

If that’s the case, simply replace it with a new one.

Step 3: Power button has issue

Issue with the power button on the monitor could also lead to this issue.

The power button on your monitor might be stuck in the OFF position or somehow damaged.

First, check if you can see any visible damage. If not, try pressing it a few times.

Step 4: Incorrect HDMI input

That’s not always the case, but it’s still worth a try.

An incorrect input can sometimes cause the monitor to seem turned off. Who knows if your monitor is turned on but sleeping due to an incorrect input?

So, check the back of the monitor and ensure that the HDMI cable is plugged into the correct input and not loose or damaged in any way.

Step 5: Outdated Graphics card Driver

Graphics card is responsible for sending signals to the monitor, and if it encounters any issue, monitor won’t receive any signal, resulting in a black screen.

If you have an integrated graphics card, plug into that and update its drivers. For laptops, use the screen and update both the chipset and graphics drivers.

However, keep in mind that it’s not a driver issue if you can’t get to the Windows safe mode or have no BIOS screen. In this case, the problem could be with the power connector to the GPU or PSU, or the PCIE lane/MoBo.

Step 6: Problem with motherboard

If you’ve tried all the troubleshooting steps and still can’t get your monitor to turn on, consider taking it to a professional repairer.

But before that, it’s worth checking the RAM slots and ensuring they’re correctly seated.

A faulty RAM module can cause your monitor to not turn on. If the module isn’t installed correctly in the slot, your computer won’t be able to access it, and the monitor won’t display anything.

Try reseating the RAM module and see if that resolves the issue.

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F.A.Q.s

Q. My Acer monitor not turning on, no light

It may be because of a faulty power connection or may be your Monitor is broken.

Make sure the monitor is plugged into an outlet and that the power cord is securely connected. If the cord is loose, try plugging it into a different outlet.

If not works, your monitor may be damaged and needs to be repaired.