Topic: Is it my monitor ?

[Michelle]

Hi Guy,

Yet another on going problem I wonder if you can help with ......... is that my screen sometimes goes a bit darker and a bit reddy? Thats the best I can explain it.

It started off just doing it for a second now and then, so I just ignored it, (like you do)  but just lately its been staying like that for longer and doing it more often, is it finally going to go like that forever or is there a setting wrong ?


I've only had the monitor since xmas,it was a present.  I can't see a make on it? Its an TFT though ........ (wait for the I told you so's) Think I've got the box in the loft so that'll prob say what it is.

Any idea's Guys Please?

Don't know if this helps but I found the make on line.
http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/monitors/pro-em-em-150.asp

[Sandra]

I wouldnt have thought that it was a problem on the pc Michelle, more likely to be the monitor itself.
If it was a traditional CRT monitor then I would have said that it sounded like a dry joint but I havent a clue on TFT ones.
Have you got the receipt as it may be as well getting it exchanged while its still inside the guarantee period  

[Michelle]

Hmmm I think you are right sandra cos it is getting worse but I was hoping that maybe something I'd done had effected it.  

I might be able to get hold of the receipt though.

Thanks Sandra for your advice.

[Simon]

Before you go to the trouble of getting a replacement, Michelle, you could just check the connection from the monitor into the back of the PC.  They have been known to come adrift, which can result in your exact symptoms, on a CRT, so I would imagine a TFT could still suffer the same.

[Michelle]

The connection, you mean the plug right, well oddley enough it wasn't in that tight and I could screw up the screws on the side. You think it could be just that??    :-[  

[Rodders]

I would say you've definitely got a screw loose, Shell.  

[Michelle]

Not the first time thats been said rodders  

[Rodders]

Have you tried wiggling it about?

[Michelle]

Yes often, its nice ........... oh the plug, yes I've wiggled and push and screwed it now and fingers crossed its not done it since.    I'm shocked if thats what it is, but pleased as punch if it is.  

[Simon]

Well, the screws on the side of the connector are there to be screwed, Michelle!    See if that makes it any better.  I have a sneaking feeling it just might.  


Edit: Can someone swap these last two posts around?  

[Rodders]

Oh, we're back to the bl**dy monitor again, are we?  

[Michelle]

Well and truly screwed now      

[Simon]

Hope you enjoyed it!  

[Michelle]

It was very enjoyable yes  

[Rodders]

Slack Alice?