[5 Fixes] BenQ Monitor Won’t Turn On

If you own a BenQ monitor and suddenly one fine morning it isn’t turning on, it might make your heart skip a beat. You have a lot of work to do, and without a screen, there is nothing you can do.

The reasons why a BenQ monitor won’t turn on is a very few. And you can easily fix them if you can point them out. Here is the reason your monitor isn’t turning on.

• Faulty monitor power cable.
• Faulty power outlet.
• Corrupted video or Graphics Card.
• Outdated graphics card driver.
• The monitor is damaged internally.

These are the common symptoms of your BenQ monitor not turning on. And you shouldn’t panic because they are easy to fix. So let’s talk about them, shall we?

How To Solve The ‘Benq Monitor Won’t Turn On’ Issue 

As we have already pointed out the reasons why your BenQ monitor isn’t turning on, now we can look into them one by one and go for the solution.

1.Replace the Faulty Monitor Power Cable

In most cases, an old and weary power cable is the culprit. After a period of usage, the cable gets damaged and your monitor won’t turn on. 

Try a different cable to power up your BenQ monitor. If it works, then throw out the old one. But if the problem persists, then you have to check the power outlet.

2. Faulty Power Outlet

Sometimes the wall socket or power outlet on the wall is faulty. The pins can get damaged, chipped, or even fried. Hence your monitor isn’t getting any power.

Use an electrical tester to check if there is an electrical flow on the outlet. If not, you might need to change the socket. Remember to turn off the main power breaker before you do any electrical work in your home or office.

3. Replace the Graphics Card/Video Card

A bad graphics card can set your monitor with a black and unresponsive screen. As there is no output from the card, your monitor won’t get any signal to turn on.

If you have a monitor handy, use that to check with the graphics card. When it won’t turn on either, you can be sure that it is the graphics card’s fault. At this point, you have to take your computer to the computer technician to have a look at it. You might need to change the graphics card or need to update it.

4. Update Graphics Card Driver

Another thing with the graphics card is that when the driver is outdated, your monitor won’t turn on. Although it might turn on with a little effort, the screen will glitch and jump around. 

Update the graphics card drivers. You can do this simply by visiting your graphics card manufacturer’s website. And download and install the latest driver. Then restart your system and your monitor will work just fine as usual.

5. Take the Monitor to Technician

Like any other electrical equipment, the monitor is combined with a lot of electrical circuits, boards, and capacitors. And with any electrical surge or overload, they fall victim to damages.

If this is the case, and you have a warranty, you should contact your manufacturer. They can fix it for you or even replace it. Do not attempt to open it and do a DIY on it. Even if you don’t have a warranty, take it to the technician, and they will fix it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I turn on my Benq monitor?

Connect your BenQ monitor to your computer. And also connect the power cord to the power outlet. Turn on using the Turn On button on your monitor. It will power up.

How do I reset my Benq monitor?

To do a soft reset on your Benq monitor, simply unplug the power cable after it is shut down. Do not turn off the monitor from the physical button. And leave it for 15 seconds and it will reset. To do a factory reset, you need to access the Menu from the monitor’s physical button, go to the System menu, and scroll down to the System Reset option. Confirm and it will start to reset. 

Why won’t my monitor turn on but has power?

If your monitor shows it has power but doesn’t turn on, your graphics card can be corrupted. Try using a different PC or device to try on your monitor. If it turns on, then you need to update or fix your graphics card. 

Conclusion

BenQ monitors are not different than any other monitors in the market. They are prone to damage and most of the time it is either the power or connecting cord that is the culprit. Or the graphics card is corrupted. Check these out and your monitor will be good to go.