How do you damage a monitor?

[Shifter25]

Does anyone know how to damage a monitor purposely without actually throwing it out of the window? Sony refuses to replace my monitor which is yellowish on the right side. It's very noticeable when working with light colors. My whites also aren't as bright on the rigth side. Anwyays, the Sony technician said that it's normal for such a "high-definition" monitor, which I think is BS. He said the earth's magnet field causes this problem and the only way to get around this is to position the monitor in a different location of my room to minimize the distortion. How crappy is that? Since he didn't find anything wrong with it, he won't replace it under warranty. I thought maybe if I can get another problem that is unfixable to show up, then he would replace it. I'm currently forcing 120 hz right now but it doesn't seem to be working. Any ideas?

 

[Rigoletto]

If changing the position of your monitor doesn't work then simply take them to the small claims court or its equivalent in America. After all if it's so genuine the judge will be able to take one look at it and award you costs and a refund. A note from a PC engineer testifying that this Sony talk is bull would help too.

 

[Davegod75]

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[Workin']

The problem you describe can indeed be caused by the display's orientation within the Earth's magnetic field. You didn't say what model monitor you have. My 35" JVC TV exhibited similar symptoms when I first set it up, but it has controls for compensating for this distortion. It had 2 switches you would set to different settings depending on the direction the TV was facing. I doubt you monitor has such controls, but try facing the screen in different directions - if the problem persists, then go argue with the Sony guy. If the problem goes away or is reduced, then you will either have to relocate your monitor or try to get the Sony guy to give you a different monitor.

Good luck!

 

[Shifter25]

Sony CPD-G400. This is pretty sad if a monitor as new as this is affected that greatyl by earth's magnetic field.

 

[dkozloski]

Make sure you are not causing the problem yourself by having speakers, power supplies, refrigerator magnets, electric motors, portable TV's, PC's or any other possible source of magnetic interferrence near your monitor. I wish I had a dime for everytime I have heard someone say "I didn't think THAT would make any difference".

 

[BFG10K]

Does anyone know how to damage a monitor purposely without actually throwing it out of the window?

Open it up, get an electrically charged metallic object and let your imagination run wild!

Seriously don't believe that BS about magnetic fields from the earth, but your problem might be caused by some other magnetic source nearby (TV, unshielded speakers etc).

 

[Workin']

<< Seriously don't believe that BS about magnetic fields from the earth... >>

Maybe on a small computer monitor but definitely not on a large-screen CRT!

 

[Doggiedog]

I went through 3 defective G500s. I seriously think Sony has some quality issues with these monitors. What I don't understand is why not return it where you bought it? I got mine through Onvia and they took all three back with no charge for shipping.

 

[Doggiedog]

Just thought. If you place your monitor next to some serious magnet, like one in a subwoofer, it should warp your picture permanently if you leave it like that for a while.

Don't blame me if you damage your monitor though. Hehe.