On 12 Mar 00 at 11:33, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>>I have a similar problem (I think). My screen likes to go all blue
>>occassionally. If I bang on it, it comes back teh way it is
>>supposed to be. The only explanation I have is the monitor is
>>going bad (mine is like 6 years old) and the red coloring is going
>>out.
>>
>>Matt
This sounds similar to a Packard Bell VGA monitor I got from someones
trash a couple of years ago. On this one, the blue was intermittent.
Banging on it would cause it to work erratically. If you are
comfortable opening the monitor and working around the high voltages
present (always with the power cord disconnected, of course) then you
might want to examine the solder joints on the CRT connector that is
plugged on the end of the tube (CRT). This board drives the 3 color
guns and on the PB monitor I mentioned several of the solder joints
on the tube socket that is attached to this board were cracked. A
simple touchup with a soldering iron and some fresh solder restored
the monitor to proper operation. Even if you are uncomfortable doing
this, and you should ONLY do this if you have some experience, you
might know someone with the skills who could examine these joints and
repair as needed. There is also sometimes some shielding that will
have to be removed to see these joints. Again, don't do this if you
are at all in doubt about your ability to stay away from the high
voltage in there. These voltages are present in some places even
after the monitor has been turned off for a long period. Please be
careful. HTH.
Regards,
Dale Mentzer
Funny, I don't remember being absent minded.
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