I recently installed the latest Game Ready graphics driver for my RTX 4060ti, and during the installation, my screen went completely black. I waited 20-30 minutes for the display to return, but it didn't come back, so I turned off my PC. When I turned it back on later, the display worked but the system was running super slow, crashing even on basic tasks. After shutting it down again, now it won't display anything at all, even though I can still access my BIOS settings. I've verified that my monitor is working and properly connected. I'm worried my graphics card might be dead, and I've only had it for around six months. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
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Try connecting your monitor to the motherboard instead of the graphics card, especially if your CPU has integrated graphics. This can help boot up your system and see if the display works at all. If you can't get a picture that way, check your BIOS settings to ensure the integrated GPU is enabled; you might have to reset to defaults.
Also, download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) from Guru3D and use it to uninstall your Nvidia drivers in Safe Mode. After uninstalling, reconnect your GeForce card and install an older driver version (like 566.36) to see if that resolves the issues. Just remember, keep your monitor plugged back into your GeForce after the new install! If none of this works, your GPU could indeed be dead and might need to be checked out by a technician.
I believe my CPU lacks integrated graphics too, so I'll probably need to get someone to help me with it.
If the integrated graphics method doesn’t work and you still don't have a display, doing a direct check on your GPU in another system might be necessary. Also, if it’s under warranty, consider sending it for RMA or to a repair shop. It’s a bummer because it’s so recent, but Nvidia's drivers have had issues lately, so being cautious before future updates might help avoid problems like this again.
Good point about the warranty! I might need to look into that if I can't fix it.
Definitely! Tracking driver updates is a smart move moving forward.
Thanks for the detailed steps! I'll give them a shot.