I had some problems with my monitor (on my desktop) a couple weeks ago, but managed to get it to come back on, though I'm not sure how. Then I just left it on (and the computer until after the last of my bills were paid. I then turned it off and haven't been able to get it to come back on.
If I turn off the monitor, then turn it back on, it will flash the screen at me real quick but the go back off.
My question is how to I determine if it's the monitor or the video card without purchasing a either? I can't afford to purchase one if I don't need it. Heck, I can't afford to purchase one if I DO need it.