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View Full Version : Pc monitors kirky 30-09-2004, 12:21 mines started flickering and picture getting narrower....if i reeboot it goes back to normal but after an hour or so it starts doing it again....is it worth taking it to be looked at or should i bin it??? cheers in advance:thumbsup: Martin_s 30-09-2004, 12:33 Might want to check that your cable to the video card is still plugged firmly in... However, doesn't sound too promising.. From previous and long outdated experience, it would most likely cost mor than a new monitor to get it looked at and repaired, especially if it's a dry solder issue or something wrong with the tube. The good news is that CRT monitors are pretty cheap nowadays so you could get a replacement without killing yourself wallet wise... I also have to say that TFT's are also getting cheaper too and given the 2 new ones I've got recently... I'd actually recommend giving it serious consideration... especially an LG-L1715S... kirky 30-09-2004, 12:48 Originally posted by Martin_s Might want to check that your cable to the video card is still plugged firmly in... However, doesn't sound too promising.. From previous and long outdated experience, it would most likely cost mor than a new monitor to get it looked at and repaired, especially if it's a dry solder issue or something wrong with the tube. The good news is that CRT monitors are pretty cheap nowadays so you could get a replacement without killing yourself wallet wise... I also have to say that TFT's are also getting cheaper too and given the 2 new ones I've got recently... I'd actually recommend giving it serious consideration... especially an LG-L1715S... thanks mate..........ive nicked my daughters from upstairs for now...that aint gonna go down very well about 15.50 pm Martin_s 30-09-2004, 13:02 Originally posted by kirky thanks mate..........ive nicked my daughters from upstairs for now...that aint gonna go down very well about 15.50 pm :D Rather you than me... Cremation or burial? :thumbsup: neeeeeeeeeek 30-09-2004, 13:38 Make sure the system is fine with another monitor as always a slim chance the video card is failing, especially if its one with a fan that's stopped spinning. Mess with the refresh rate, stick it to 70 or 75Hz, that can sometimes help, some monitors start to fall over at high refresh rates but are ok at lower ones, you won't see the flicker at 70-75hz, you will at 60hz. Check no desk fans are running near it as they can cause interference and so can 4way extensions and power cables.. Most lightly will be the monitor dying but worth checking things. (I must be bored) Martin_s 30-09-2004, 22:34 Originally posted by neeeeeeeeeek (I must be bored) Blimey... Ok... that was comprehensive... :thumbsup: ToryCynic 30-09-2004, 22:51 Originally posted by kirky thanks mate..........ive nicked my daughters from upstairs for now...that aint gonna go down very well about 15.50 pm How did it go with your daughter? :P lol Alex PS For the record - I now have the reinstalled XP on PB 2. kirky 01-10-2004, 06:25 Originally posted by amhudson119 How did it go with your daughter? :P lol Alex PS For the record - I now have the reinstalled XP on PB 2. not too good:( gonna sort it out today |