Monitor problems

[Vegitto]

My monitor just got weird. Halfway through, my image goes up, vertically. It's a Dell CRT, secondhand, and it's my only monitor. What should I do?

 

[RGPHNX]

HI Vegitto,
First , test you monitor by attaching it to a known good computer (ie. maybe a friends).
If the monitor tests good... then do some basic troubleshooting. You can use the charts at my website. Post back if you need more help.
RGPHNX
PS-be sure to post back with what you find so everyone can benefit-thanks

 

[Vegitto]

I hooked it up to three different computers, and they all have a different video card, and still the same problem. I borrowed a monitor from a friend for testing, and the image was perfect.

 

[akubi]

I hate to state the obvious, but your monitor is fubar

 

[Vegitto]

Originally posted by: akubi
I hate to state the obvious, but your monitor is fubar

Thought so, too, but I was hoping you guys could tell me I was wrong.

 

[RGPHNX]

Hi again Vegitto,
Sorry to hear it.
If you hooked up a known good monitor to your computer & it worked fine AND if you hooked up your monitor to another computer & it still crapped out..then..
Yup, it's almost certainly toasted. : (
RGPHNX

 

[Vegitto]

So, what should I do? It's secondhand, so there's no waranty, and I'm too poor for a new monitor.

 

[RGPHNX]

Hi again Vegitto,
You might try searching the forum(s) for used equipment. Or borrow a monitor from your friend. From what you describe I'm 99% sure your current monitor is beyond repair..but maybe you can get a TV repair shop to give you a free estimate. TV repair shops do most major repairs for computer shops these days.
Good Luck
RGPHNX

 

[Vegitto]

They all charge money for looking at it. I don't have any experience with monitors, so is it safe for me to open the housing and take a look? Maybe there's something stuck in something or something .

 

[RBBRMADE]

Originally posted by: Vegitto
so is it safe for me to open the housing and take a look? .

NO!

 

[Vegitto]

Originally posted by: RBBRMADE

Originally posted by: Vegitto
so is it safe for me to open the housing and take a look? .

NO!

Why not?

 

[Vegitto]

OMFG, major bumpage!

 

[RBBRMADE]

Too much voltage.

 

[unpolloloco]

Look at local computer stores. I know Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) has a 17" refurb for $60-20 rebate=$40

 

[RGPHNX]

Hey Vegitto,
re:

I don't have any experience with monitors, so is it safe for me to open the housing and take a look?

NO !
NO ! NO !
NO ! NO ! NO !..............................................NO !

Too much HIGH voltage. The insides are like one giant HIGH VOLTAGE battery... can SEVERELY shock you OR WORSE !
Take our advice...just "bite the bullet" & get a new monitor.
RGPHNX

 

[Vegitto]

Originally posted by: RGPHNX
Hey Vegitto,
re:

I don't have any experience with monitors, so is it safe for me to open the housing and take a look?

NO !
NO ! NO !
NO ! NO ! NO !..............................................NO !

Too much HIGH voltage. The insides are like one giant HIGH VOLTAGE battery... can SEVERELY shock you OR WORSE !
Take our advice...just "bite the bullet" & get a new monitor.
RGPHNX

I would like to 'bite the bullet', but I seriously don't have any money. None. Nada.

 

[RGPHNX]

Sorry to hear it Vegitto.
Wasn't trying to me a smart A*S...but there's just no options left.
RGPHNX