Yellow Monitor!

[xaigi]

Lately my montior has become discolored. Every once in a while, the white turns yellow; sometimes it will
turn back on it's own, sometimes I have to unplug everything and reboot, sometimes the unplug+reboot
doesnt work.

This is a relatively new CRT: Hewlett Packard 17inch. I got it this summer. I have verified that the problem is
the monitor, not the video card.

What can I do about this? Do I turn the CRT upside down or on it's side?

Please reply!

 

[Moving Target]

If it's under warranty, RMA it.

 

[Laz]

If the monitor cable is removable try changing it, if not look at the pins to see if any are bent on the cable.

 

[duragezic]

Very likely it is a a loose cable. The same thing happened to me before and it was that the cable was loose.

 

[fs5]

not just loose pins or even bent pins, the actual wire inside could be frayed. Before you go and anything drastic you should try a new monitor cable.

 

[xaigi]

Thanks for the replies!

Its problably under warranty, but I dont have the reciept so it wont do me much good.


Ive already verified that the monitor cable is not the cause of the problem.


Any other ideas?

 

[Rigoletto]

you are an odd guy. No receipt? "Probably under warranty"???
Did you pay for it with a credit card? That helps.
Not a burglar are you?

 

[Cnuke]

I used to work for a HP reseller. Just call your local HP dealer and they can order you a new one. Your bill should not be needed. Just give them your serial Number and a date of about when you got it.

 

[Zzzt]

Also, you'll find a manufacture date on the back sticker. That normally works when you are talking to the manufacturer without a receipt. It was probably made a few months before you bought it, so you effectively lose a few months of warranty, but it better than nothing!