Recurring Monitor Problem
We have an old Cybervision 19-inch monitor. The problem we have is that on
a recurring basis (it started closed to a year ago) the display is compressed into a horizontal line with the rest of the screen black. My son found out that if we tap the top of the monitor, that fixes the problem. Would anyone know what part(s) inside the monitor could be causing this? -- { : [|]=( DaffyD® If I knew where I was I'd be there now. |
Recurring Monitor Problem
Franc Zabkar, who frequents the win98.gen_discussion group and who has replied to a
number of monitor and display questions there, can likely answer that. Try asking there. It sounds to me like a cracked solder joint or other loose connection somewhere. As I don't open monitors, I couldn't say where. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ http://dts-l.net/ http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm "DaffyD®" wrote in message ... We have an old Cybervision 19-inch monitor. The problem we have is that on a recurring basis (it started closed to a year ago) the display is compressed into a horizontal line with the rest of the screen black. My son found out that if we tap the top of the monitor, that fixes the problem. Would anyone know what part(s) inside the monitor could be causing this? -- { : [|]=( DaffyD® If I knew where I was I'd be there now. |
Recurring Monitor Problem
Thanks, Glen. I was just trying to avoid cross posting. And thanks for
your input. "glee" wrote in message ... Franc Zabkar, who frequents the win98.gen_discussion group and who has replied to a number of monitor and display questions there, can likely answer that. Try asking there. It sounds to me like a cracked solder joint or other loose connection somewhere. As I don't open monitors, I couldn't say where. -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ http://dts-l.net/ http://dts-l.net/goodpost.htm "DaffyD®" wrote in message ... We have an old Cybervision 19-inch monitor. The problem we have is that on a recurring basis (it started closed to a year ago) the display is compressed into a horizontal line with the rest of the screen black. My son found out that if we tap the top of the monitor, that fixes the problem. Would anyone know what part(s) inside the monitor could be causing this? -- { : [|]=( DaffyD® If I knew where I was I'd be there now. |
Recurring Monitor Problem
HI DaffyD,
I think glee is probably right ... you have a loose solder joint or a connector that needs to be disconnected and reseated ... has a little corrosion (from time) coating it. I am writing this mainly as a caution ... before you open the monitor and look for solder joints to resolder or for connectors to unseat and reseat ... let the monitor sit overnight, possibly longer. Why? To avoid getting electrocuted. Monitors, like TVs, use a flyback transformer that put a high voltage on the CRT. The voltage is on the front of the screen and is there to attract electrons emitted from the electron gun located at the back of the CRT. To help stabilize the voltages, the set uses some large capacitors that store 'juice'. When you turn off the monitor, the capacitors take some time to 'reverse' discharge through the electronics. Good luck - BR. "DaffyD®" wrote: We have an old Cybervision 19-inch monitor. The problem we have is that on a recurring basis (it started closed to a year ago) the display is compressed into a horizontal line with the rest of the screen black. My son found out that if we tap the top of the monitor, that fixes the problem. Would anyone know what part(s) inside the monitor could be causing this? -- { : [|]=( DaffyD® If I knew where I was I'd be there now. |
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