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Expertise
All types of monitor and viewing problems

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15 years experience with building and repairing computers allexperts.com Associates in Information Technology A certified

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Questions Answered By Expert Chris Morrison
In Category Monitor Problems

Subject	Date Asked

HP laptop used with an external monitor	7/31/2008
Q: I've been using my 1.5 yr old HP laptop (Vista) with an external monitor for over a year. All of a ... A: First thing you want to do is run cleanup ...
pop up on monitor	7/29/2008
Q: I have the Samsung SyncMaster 731N monitor. There is a graphic that stays in the center my monitor ... A: Well for some reason the monitor is bringing this up. I think the next step is to pop it open. Check ...
Apple g4/700 screen	7/29/2008
Q: Apple g4/700 monitor has gone blank,some light appears behind, everything seems to fire up. Also ... A: Very hard ti find since the intel models took over. I did find this one: ...
Mag Innovision LT773s HELP!!!	7/28/2008
Q: I have a Mag Innovision LT773s. When I turn it on, it only stays on for about 1 or 2 seconds then it ... A: The backlight and the power inverter board can actually be replaced with the components from a cold ...
Everything is crooked on my screen view	7/28/2008
Q: My toolbar and all icons on my desktop are crooked. I have tried to drag the tool bar but it is not ... A: If the screen is acually turned to the side you can change it back in two ways: Try ctrl+alt+any ...
Monitor goes into off mode within 5 seconds of starting up	7/26/2008
Q: My ViewSonic monitor has been working fine. This morning I got up and it will not complete the ... A: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Use the canned air to blow out all the vent ...
Half the screen is green	7/26/2008
Q: A couple of days ago, my monitor started having half of the screen go green. I've tried changing the ... A: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Use the canned air to blow out all the vent ...
Monitor Went Crazy!	7/24/2008
Q: I got my monitor back in 2001 i believe, it's worked well with no problems... til last night, i was ... A: First try cleaning - get some canned air from an office supply store. Unplug the monitor and bow ...
acer laptop's desktop	7/24/2008
Q: i don't know if this is right place for my question but really i need help :( my mother's laptop ... A: You should see it actually defragmenting the disk. If nothing happening except what you showed in ...
Box In Middle of Screen	7/23/2008
Q: I have a Komodo monitor. A box appears in the middle of the screen with a percent number in the ... A: The reset should be in the monitors menu. All the menus are different so I can't say exactly where ...
Box In Middle of Screen	7/23/2008
Q: I have a Komodo monitor. A box appears in the middle of the screen with a percent number in the ... A: Try cleaning the monitor. Uplug it and purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Blow ...
have to turn monitor on/off 3 times to get it working	7/22/2008
Q: My Viewsonic LCD monitor has developed a problem where when I initially turn the computer the ... A: This project involves purchaseing a cold cathode light set up for a computer and using it in the ...
monitor problem	7/21/2008
Q: a daewoo monitor is working with an HP tower. Do I need to install a driver for the same monitor to ... A: make sure the the cable is connected correctly to both the monitor and the computer. If the emachine ...
Computer screen problem	7/20/2008
Q: I had to take my Dell computer to the shop, virus had hijacked my computer. So, computer guy ... A: The computer tech most likely did not install the driver for your vga adapter. Go to dells website ...
CRT monitor (LG FLATRON E700SH) problem	7/20/2008
Q: sir, i am using a LG FLATRON E700SH model crt monitor from May 2006. since last two months i see ... A: Buy some canned air from an office supply store. use the canned air to blow out all the vent holes ...
Red out lines in my graphics	7/18/2008
Q: How do I get rid of the red outlines in my graphics A: You'll need to explain the question a bit more as I'm not sure what you mean. The basics are: Buy ...
Monitor (Westinghouse two years old LCD)	7/17/2008
Q: My monitor works fine for the first 5 min or so and then the color starts to fade away until the ... A: Buy some canned air from an office supply store. use the canned air to blow out all the vent holes ...
Dell monitor problem	7/16/2008
Q: After signing in, my desktop display shows a white rectangle (3"x 5")in the right hand corner of the ... A: if you can move it, it has nothing to do with the monitor. It is most likely a process that is not ...
pop up on monitor	7/16/2008
Q: I have the Samsung SyncMaster 731N monitor. There is a graphic that stays in the center my monitor ... A: Buy some canned air from an office supply store. use the canned air to blow out all the vent holes ...
Escape from Power Save Mode	7/15/2008
Q: I appreciate your response. I was able to go into safe mode and use the laptop and external monitor. ... A: try this: Go into safe mode: right click the desktop, and choose properties. go to the settings tab. ...
acer laptop's desktop	7/15/2008
Q: i don't know if this is right place for my question but really i need help :( my mother's laptop ... A: Disk defragmenter click start -programs - accessories - system tools - disk defragmenter if you ...
monitor	7/14/2008
Q: I am having a problem with my monitor not coming on. When I turn on my computer the monitor light ... A: First if you can see the boot screen (before the windows boot screen) you need to enter the bios and ...
monitor goes blank	7/12/2008
Q: I have a problem that has been intermittent, but now seems permanent, with my LCD monitor (AOS ... A: Buy some canned air from an office supply store. use the canned air to blow out all the vent holes ...
Dell monitor will not display full screen?	7/12/2008
Q: I have been using a Dell monitor with my Dell Vostro 1400 laptop for the past 6 months. 95% of the ... A: The monitor is not being detected properly that is why is used to work when you rebooted. Just go to ...
Moniter Resolution	7/9/2008
Q: I just bought a new computer and the first time I started it I set the resolution to highest my ... A: Most likely windows installed the microsoft driver for your video card. If it is newer than the one ...
Flashing Screen	7/8/2008
Q: On powering up my LG Flatron L1960TR starts to flash very fast for few mins then slower for few mins ... A: Sound like it is having trouble detecting a video connection. Try buying some canned air from a ...
laptop monitor	7/7/2008
Q: hey i have a problem on my laptop...its a dell laptop...for some reason everytime i turn it on it ... A: If you have never cleaned the laptop all sorts of things can occur. Best thing to do is purchase ...
Laptop White screen	7/7/2008
Q: i restarted the computer and still got the same problem. I can enter safe mode (with no white ... A: I'm a bit confused here. Laptops only have one video card, and it's almost always on the ...
Escape from Power Save Mode	7/5/2008
Q: I have a Sony Multiscan Trinitron G200 hooked up to a Gateway laptop (that has a broken monitor). ... A: if the laptop is recognizing the xternal monitor and you can see the boot screen, you can turn off ...
monitor problem	7/4/2008
Q: I have one of those huge, old style Dell monitors. Before I run out and invest in a new flat panel ... A: First if you have speakers near the monitor...move them away. Use the buttons on the front to enter ...
hp f2105 monitor	7/3/2008
Q: I have a pencil size purple line that runs from the top to the bottom of my monitor one in the ... A: Purchase some canned air from a local office supply store. Unplug the monitor and computer. Use the ...
Laptop White screen	7/3/2008
Q: i restarted the computer and still got the same problem. I can enter safe mode (with no white ... A: Sounds like a driver issue. Get some canned air from an office supply store. Enter safe mode with ...
Dell monitor won't leave sleep mode.	7/2/2008
Q: I have an LCD Dell monitor that all of a sudden would not wake out of Sleep Mode. I unplugged it, ... A: Get some canned air - 2 cans unplug the monitor and computer. Use canned air to blow out all the ...
Monitor patterns	7/1/2008
Q: So my dad's desktop monitor stopped working the other day and was giving us the "no signal detected" ... A: Get some canned air - 2 cans unplug the monitor and computer. Use canned air to blow out all the ...
Problem with monitor	7/1/2008
Q: It's automatically adjusting it self to smaller screen,it automatically opens and closes the control ... A: Get some canned air - 2 cans unplug the monitor and computer. Use canned air to blow out all the ...
monitor black out	6/30/2008
Q: i have a dell monitor and recently when i start the computer the screen doesnt light up.after a few ... A: Get some canned air - 2 cans unplug the monitor and computer. Use canned air to blow out all the ...
have to turn monitor on/off 3 times to get it working	6/30/2008
Q: My Viewsonic LCD monitor has developed a problem where when I initially turn the computer the ... A: Get some canned air - 2 cans unplug the monitor and computer. Use canned air to blow out all the ...
Monitor on the fritz?	6/29/2008
Q: I have an almost brand new Samsung LCD 22" monitor. The coumputer is also almost brand new. However, ... A: Get some canned air - 2 cans unplug the monitor and computer. Use canned air to blow out all the ...
cant connect tv to laptop	6/27/2008
Q: I have a hp dv2225nr laptop connected via VGA 15pin cable to a LCD HDTV. Worked perfect until ... A: First go to HP's and install the newest video drivers. ...
grid on monitor	6/25/2008
Q: My friend has a flat panel monitor that suddenly developed a grid like pattern. The square are tiny ... A: Do the following: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Unplug the monitor and ...
Monitor Problem	6/24/2008
Q: Just hooked up a dell flat screen, i get nothing except a black screen and the words 'cannot display ... A: You need to find the supported display setting of the monitor. If you have the manual it should be ...
resolution setting on LCD wide monitor	6/24/2008
Q: Have a 22" wide monitor. What resolution to set so that images in programs/desktop do not stretch. ... A: First you'll want to update your video driver. If it is Nvidia or ATI video card you can get the ...
Monitor was not working	6/23/2008
Q: I have 14" HCL Monitor.My monitor was not working.when on my pc one horizontal line was comes on ... A: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Unplug the monitor and computer.Use the canned ...
Viewsonic LCD V710 - No display	6/21/2008
Q: I have Viewsonic lcd monitor V710B they have a power but no display I check my connection/ I changed ... A: Remove the video card and reinsert it into its slot (if you have an add on video card). If you do ...
Monitor Colour changed	6/19/2008
Q: I am Using SAMTRON 56V monitor and my problem is my monitor colour changed to light sunset colour it ... A: Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to enter the monitor menu. In the menu are some color ...
Monitor sleep mode still not waking up	6/19/2008
Q: Chris, Your last response to me was as follows (I cannot ask another followup): Something I forgot. ... A: On the motherboard directly above the front panel connectors is a set of jumper. You are looking for ...
sony monitor	6/18/2008
Q: Images on the screen are appearing to be neon green and flashing, interesting effect but not what I ... A: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Unplug the monitor and computer.Use the canned ...
Monitor in sleep mode	6/18/2008
Q: I have a Dell flat screen that is in sleep mode. All responses I've seen say go to "someplace" and ... A: I just say that you were restricted from posting. Please feel free to email me so I can help you ...
my screen	6/17/2008
Q: my laptop screen is not clear there's lines vertical and horisontel so i want to know how i can ... A: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Turn off the PC and remove the keyboard. Most ...
Crazy jagged lines	6/17/2008
Q: I'm having a problem with a computer that I bought refurbished from techforless.com. I have sent it ... A: Sorry about my lateless of reply: Since we don't really know what is causing the problem, lets start ...
A purple line on LCD monitor	6/16/2008
Q: I hv a new vaio all-in-one PC TV with Vista home premium (model VGC-ls25e). I shifted back to India. ... A: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Turn off the PC and open the case. Use the ...
monitor trouble	6/15/2008
Q: i have a veiwsonic flat screen and a gateway tower but the tower doesn't recognize the monitor A: Not sure what you mean by recognize the monitor. If you have video on the screen - even if only at ...
Monitor in sleep mode	6/14/2008
Q: I have a Dell flat screen that is in sleep mode. All responses I've seen say go to "someplace" and ... A: Since the monitor is working on another computer and the problem is still there I believe the ...
Strange lines	6/13/2008
Q: I have a Compaq S9500 19" inch monitor. It ran perfectly fine until I put my graphics card (Inno 3D ... A: Purchase some canned air from a local office supply store. Unplug the monitor and use the canned air ...
Monitor in sleep mode	6/13/2008
Q: I have a Dell flat screen that is in sleep mode. All responses I've seen say go to "someplace" and ... A: First your gonna need some canned air - avail at any office supply store like staples or office max. ...
Monitor Setting Menu keeps flashing on and off	6/12/2008
Q: My monitor's setting menu (the menu that comes up when you press on of the buttons on the monitor) ... A: You'll need to purchase some canned air (avail at any office supply store like staples or radio ...
Monitor half screen during setup	6/11/2008
Q: I have a queer problem. My monitor is half screen during the initial booting. The top half of the ... A: Can be normal. It depends on what the normal settings for the monitor are compared with the default ...
HP VS17 Monitor Blackout	6/11/2008
Q: I have an HP VS17 lcd monitor. It works fine after an hour or so after putting on the machine and ... A: You'll need to purchase some canned air (avail at any office supply store like staples or radio ...
Monitor Problems	6/10/2008
Q: I have a Dell 15" monitor and there is a 2 inch black space at the bottom of screen. How do I fix ... A: Try using the auto buttons on the front of the monitor. Also try changing the screen size by using ...
monitor has problem	6/10/2008
Q: my monitor menu buttom keeps on coming up without me having to touch it. The menu has things such as ... A: You'll need to purchase some canned air (avail at any office supply store like staples or radio ...
monitor problem	6/8/2008
Q: The LED monitor on my son's computer will come on, but only for about 5 seconds, and then turn ... A: try blowing out the monitor vent holes using some canned air. Unplug the monitor and let it sit for ...
Monitor doesnt open or turns off while pc runs	6/7/2008
Q: I am using newly purchased Sumsung 19" lcd and sometimes when i turn my pc monitor sometimes its ... A: First go to control panel and go to power options. Turn off the turn off monitor after such an such ...
Monitors with smear or shadow	6/6/2008
Q: This has started on two different monitors that I have hooked up to the same computer at two ... A: have you tried updating your video drivers? Go to device manager and expand display adapters. If it ...
moniter problem	6/5/2008
Q: I am haveig a 17" HCL moniter. It always shows the Blue patches. Plz sugest my problem........ A: try blowing out the monitor vent holes using some canned air. Unplug the monitor and let it sit for ...
Monitor has voids in image then BSOD CRASH	6/4/2008
Q: I have a Dell 2007WFPb 20" fat screen LCD it is running off a Gateway GT5014 running XP Media ... A: First install any new video drivers from gateways website (if it is Nvidia or ATI video card get the ...
Acer Travel/Mate 4500	6/4/2008
Q: Laptop about 4 years old. I suddenly have a dark band on the left side - looks like a shadow, maybe ... A: Microsoft drivers don't really configure the cards correctly. Check the driver through device ...
Pink Monitor	6/3/2008
Q: . You have probably heard of this one before...but mines got a little twist. I have a 17" LCD V7 ... A: You may need to reset the monitor when you connect it to the computer. Use the buttons on the front ...
Acer 5630	6/3/2008
Q: I have a Acer aspire 5630 laptop which has a red tinge on mainly black or dark colours. Its been ... A: I don't think it is overheating either (at least not the laptop itself). If it was it would just ...
auto adjustment keeps coming up	6/2/2008
Q: and it keeps repeating it every few seconds. And sometimes it displays "no input signal" I was ... A: Try cleaning and resetting the monitor. Get some canned air (avial from most office supply stores). ...
Acer 5630	6/2/2008
Q: I have a Acer aspire 5630 laptop which has a red tinge on mainly black or dark colours. Its been ... A: Some questions first so I know where to proceed: Did the problem go away when the replaced the ...
viewsonic E70f monitor problem	6/1/2008
Q: I have a viewsonic E70f 17' monitor.I purchased it 2 years ago.The problem is that the settings of ... A: Try cleaning and resetting the monitor. Get some canned air (avial from most office supply ...
monitor	6/1/2008
Q: I have a 15 inch flat screen monitor that suddenly went pink. Everthing is clear and ledgible but it ... A: Try cleaning and resetting the monitor. Get some canned air (avial from most office supply ...
Game off center	5/31/2008
Q: When I try to play Rainbow Six 3 Raven Shield, The menu is off center. Its no big deal till I try to ... A: First make sure you have all the windows updates. Then make sure you have the newest video drivers. ...
monitor	5/30/2008
Q: just got a new computer, and had a Geforce 7200 graphics card installed. while the rest of the ... A: If you can see the initial boot screen but not windows, enter the bios when the computer starts and ...
Monitor	5/30/2008
Q: I have a Dell 17" flatscreen monitor that I got with my computer in 2004, and it has suddenly ... A: Try cleaning and resetting the monitor. Get some canned air (avial from most office supply ...
Color flucuations	5/29/2008
Q: We have a HP Pavillion 1250n with a HP vs17 flat screen monitor. Ever since we switched to wireless ... A: Try cleaning and resetting the monitor. Get some canned air (avial from most office supply stores). ...
HP monitor HP 19vsb	5/28/2008
Q: No power. I shut down the PC from the screen, when I booted up there was no power light. I plugged ... A: If the monitor has an external power pack check the light on the power pack - they usually have a ...
monitor display problem	5/28/2008
Q: I started ubuntu 8.04 which my comp was not supporting properly.one day when I was listening songs ... A: Try cleaning and resetting the monitor. Get some canned air (avial from most office supply stores). ...
flickering screen, horizontal lines on tft's while watching movies.	5/26/2008
Q: I experienced this problem first on my own 17" Philips screen and thought it was specific for my ... A: Make sure you have all windows updates and the newest drivers install from Nvidia's website. Make ...
scanport n9 monitor problem	5/26/2008
Q: I just got a scanport n9 monitor (used) when it is pluged into computer a small blue rectangle comes ... A: Make sure the monitor does not have two different outputs. Alot of monitors have DVI and VGA. If it ...
monitor change	5/25/2008
Q: I have a dell 4 yrs. old with a crt monitor--I would like to switch to an lcd flat--I am not very ... A: It's just swap and go. Only thing you need to be aware of. There are two video connectors - VGA and ...
monitor	5/24/2008
Q: when i turn on my monitor the light goes yellow A: check the video connection cable to make sure it is connected securely at the computer and the ...
monitor	5/23/2008
Q: hey my screen has really small font and the screens are way to big i can not use flash player ... A: make sure you have the newest video driver installed for you card - check the manufacturer's ...
My monitor is crashing...	5/22/2008
Q: recently I purchased an Acer monitor to use with my Vista compy. Up till now, there have been no ... A: Its not the monitor - unless it is quite old. Most likely culprit is the video card. Update your ...
This isn't a monitor problem, is it?	5/22/2008
Q: my ibm desktop monitor (crt) simply turned itself off while I was using it (the green light turned ... A: Most likely a hybernation issue. Go to control panel - power options. Click the hybernation tab and ...
Microtek LCD Monitor went black.	5/21/2008
Q: My Microtek 19 inch LCD monitor has never given me a problem. Then, yesterday, when I turned my ... A: Depends on what its worth to you. Sounds like a power inverter or backlight problem. About $100 - ...
monitor shadow	5/20/2008
Q: My Dell flat panel monitor has a shadow or blur. For example lines of text show a dark line out to ... A: First blow out the vents of the monitor with some canned air. Unplug the monitor for about 1 day, ...
Hannsn G monitor options pops up	5/18/2008
Q: My monitor has a mind of its own. Frequently the blue pop up comes up where you can change your ... A: Have you tried cleaning it out? Just use some canned air to blow out the vents. Resetting the ...
Cannot use the correct resolution	5/17/2008
Q: When did you purchase your product: May 2007 Product: HP Pavilion Media Center TV m8068hk ... A: Ahhh how I love Vista...... Fist make sure you are using the mewest nvidia drivers - you get get ...
monitor problems	5/16/2008
Q: I have a Samsung SyncMaster 730B monitor. Yesterday, the monitor turns black except for the mouse ... A: The problem is not with the monitor, but with the computer. Windows seems to not be finding some ...
Monitor Problem	5/14/2008
Q: I have a 20" Metro LCD Flat Panel Monitor about 2 years old. Recently is has started to just going ... A: Try cleaning the monitor. Purchase some canned air and unplug the monitor. Use the canned air to ...
Monitor drivers	5/14/2008
Q: i have a Lcd monitor Fujitsu VL-1550s Part no. CPO78504,SERIAL No.DFOZ32336.i am trying to get it's ... A: Most monitors don't have drivers. the default monitor driver usually works. You can go to device ...
Is monitor dying? It's turning purple.	5/13/2008
Q: I have an 8-year old ViewSonic PF790. The screen gets a strong purple cast, sometimes turns black, ... A: With the older monitors it's sometimes hard to tell if its the monitor or the video card. Easiest ...
monitor wont turn off	5/11/2008
Q: after shut down the monitor starts to display full screen colours, wont turn off even after pressing ... A: Try cleaning the monitor. Purchase some canned air and unplug the monitor. Use the canned air to ...
CRT monitor problem	5/11/2008
Q: i have viewsonic E70f "17" flat CRT monitor.while running, the screen size itself get large.it just ... A: Try cleaning the monitor. Purchase some canned air and unplug the monitor. Use the canned air to ...
Monitor Fading	5/10/2008
Q: It seems that when the power cord is unplugged from my laptop it fades to a darker color... to the ... A: It is not actually something wrong. It is the power saving features. It is trying to conserve ...
help	5/10/2008
Q: this is hard to discribe,but my monitor cracks and pops then goes black for about 1 sec..then works ... A: You should replace that monitor ASAP before it hurts you or someone else. Something is shorting ...
fuzzy green	5/9/2008
Q: Unless my lid on my HP presario laptop is set up at the right spot I get green fuzzy spots. It also ... A: Sounds like the monitor video or power cables have a short or are being pinched(thin ribbon cable ...
monitor problem	5/8/2008
Q: when I try to move windows around my screen it leaves parts of the window or if i am working in any ... A: Download and run this program ...
Screen "Blipped" Off	5/8/2008
Q: Crikey! Smack dab in the middle of taking the final for an online class, the screen on my [old] Sony ... A: well hopefully it is just a monitor problem and not the video card itself. Try connecting an ...
Monitor fading to darker color	4/22/2008
Q: I have noticed the last couple of weeks my monitor will fade to a darker color and come back to its ... A: If it seams like the brightness is fading in and out you either have a bad power pack or the power ...
Laptop VGA connection to Plasma TV	4/22/2008
Q: I have a laptop connected via VGA 15pin cable to a Plasma TV. Worked perfect until recently. Now, on ... A: Have you tried updating your video drivers? Most video drivers have a utility in the control panel. ...
monitor problem	4/21/2008
Q: hp desktop/hp monitor don't have the model number. This is what happened...computer was on and the ... A: Are you using the same power adapter for both monitors? It could be the power pack burned up. Also ...
HW194D	4/21/2008
Q: Connected to my laptop. Since I reinstalled xp,have distorted picture horizontally 3cm black gap at ... A: first make sure you are using the newest video drivers for your video card. You can get them from ...
connecting a laptop to tv via s-video	4/18/2008
Q: My laptop screen is faulty so in the time being i want to connect it to my TV so i can use it as a ... A: yes. Right click the desktop and choose properties. Settings tab. The TV should come up as #2. You ...
Vibrating LCD screen	4/18/2008
Q: I have a problem with my LCD screen. It's Acer AL2216W 22 inches, 1680*1050 is its native ... A: First go to gigabytes website and download the newest driver for your chipset and video. If you are ...
Black Spot	4/17/2008
Q: My Dell 19" monitor has just developed a black spot in the left hand corner that is slowly growing ... A: Might be just dead pixels, but they don't usually move. If there is liquid trapped in there it could ...
Monitor problem	4/17/2008
Q: I turned off my computer as normal at night then the next day my monitor said no signal when i ... A: Try this: Purchase some canned air. Use it to blow out all the monitor vents really well. Unplug the ...
Monitor appears to be on standby	4/16/2008
Q: When I shut off my PC, the power light on the monitor flashes green continuously and when I power ... A: Most monitor settings can be changed by using the buttons on the front of the monitor to access the ...
laptop screen	4/15/2008
Q: This question was asked before, but my problem is slightly different... "Hi shot u gonna love ... A: Let me make sure I understand the problem. When you boot the laptop I assume you see the compaq ...
Off colour monitor AOC	4/14/2008
Q: I have had an AOC WJ1780PI for about a year now (ie. it's out of warranty), and it's been great as ... A: It could be the mainboard or the power inverter is going out and not supplying the proper voltage ...
Off colour monitor AOC	4/13/2008
Q: I have had an AOC WJ1780PI for about a year now (ie. it's out of warranty), and it's been great as ... A: First thing to do is try the monitor on another computer. If the monitor works fine - check your ...
Princeton LCD monitor ODD problem	4/12/2008
Q: I have two VL2018W and I was transporting both of them in its original case across the pacific ... A: Sounds like a voltage issue. Have you tried swapping the plugs and see if the monitor works with the ...
IBM x31 1.7	4/11/2008
Q: I hope you can help with this one. I recently recieved an IBM x31 that was almost never used, and I ... A: usually a video card problem. You can blow it out using canned air. Make sure the exaust fans is ...
monitor turned grey	4/11/2008
Q: my monitor turned grey while i was using it. after letting it set all day i turned it back on and it ... A: First thing to do is try the monitor on another computer. If the monitor works fine - check your ...
monitor problem	4/10/2008
Q: My less than three month old Acer 22" LCD monitor has lost some of the colors. All I see on it is ... A: First thing to do is try the monitor on another computer. If the monitor works fine - check your ...
Dell 2001fp tft monitor	4/10/2008
Q: i need to disassemble the back pane of 2001fp monitor, so i damage as little as possible the case or ... A: "Revised" Not too hard. i have disassembled a few monitors here. You need to pop off the mounting ...
Monitor Coverage Area on Laptop	4/7/2008
Q: How do I get my monitor to be full screen. I had to recently install XP on my laptop due to it ... A: most likely you'll need to install the video driver (you can get this from the manufacturer's ...
Blinking Yellow light on a Mitsubishi Diamond Pro	4/5/2008
Q: Monitor just blanked out. Led on front of monitor is blinking yellow. The manual has no ... A: First thing you should do is try the monitor on a different computer. The blinking light could be a ...
Eye strain	4/5/2008
Q: Mr. Morrison This may be a strange question but I'd like to know the best lighting and settings for ... A: I don't know what the best setting would be but I can tell you what I do (I also have light ...
monitor brightness	4/4/2008
Q: My monitor is a Westinghouse monitor. I have had it for one year. yesterday it was perfect. Today it ... A: Unplug it. Use canned air to blow out all the vent holes really well. Leave it unplugged for about ...
game causes power saving mode	4/3/2008
Q: I'm sorry i haven't done the instructions :/ but i was hoping you could help me anyway? i just ... A: You'll want to go to the manufactuer's website (dell, gateway, ect). Click on the button for ...
Kogi Monitor	4/3/2008
Q: I had to format my hard drive on my computer and reinstalled windows XP on it as I had it before. ... A: Its just a spelling error. Strange that they didn't fix it before selling th monitor. Yes it is the ...
monitor	4/2/2008
Q: I have a Dell Flat Screen monitor that powers up and immediately powers back down. The green light ... A: Up plug the monitor for at least one day. Use some canned air to blow out all the vent holes really ...
monitor	4/2/2008
Q: Computer monitor keeps trying to load when shut off. The monitor is probably a '96 model it is a 17" ... A: Up plug the monitor for at least one day. Use some canned air to blow out all the vent holes really ...
monitor	4/1/2008
Q: my screen seems to have "faded out" there is no contrast and it is difficult to read anything - my ... A: You'll want to go to the computer manufactuer's website (dell, gateway, ect). Click on the button ...
Monitor	4/1/2008
Q: I have an old computer, over ten years old. Recently, I installed Windows XP on it so I could ... A: When you boot do you see the initial boot screen of the manufacturer? If so keep hitting F8 before ...
Setting of My LG E700sh display	3/30/2008
Q: Please send me my monitor,s Menu Setting as default A: To rest a monitor you'll need to use the buttons on the front to open the monitor menu. In the menu ...
widescreen monitor	3/30/2008
Q: We just bought a new Samsung SyncMaster 2253bw monitor. About an inch and one half of each side of ... A: You just need to change your screen setting to a widescreen view. Right click the desktop and choose ...
Power to monitor	3/29/2008
Q: I have a dell LCD. Upon turning it on it will hold a strong image for 2-3 seconds after which it ... A: If the image fades to look like the brightness is turned down really far this is usually due to ...
Blank screen	3/28/2008
Q: I have a dell monitor. The computer was on its screensaver. I began to use the computer and it went ... A: Most likely a conflict with hybernation and power settings. Go to control panel and go to the power ...
Monitor turns black, and occasionally returns to normal	3/27/2008
Q: i have a windows XP computer, and a Dell monitor. my computer froze today, and i shut it off with ... A: Open the case and make sure the video card is in the whole way. The best way to do this is to remove ...
external monitor	3/24/2008
Q: I have replaced my old xp laptop with a new vista laptop.I also use a docking station and second ... A: And now the bad news.... Video card get used pretty hard under vista. Sometimes using two or just an ...
'CONTRAST MENU' keeps displaying	3/23/2008
Q: This is the first time it's happening ! CONTRAST menu keeps poping up ! every time i have to press ... A: unplug the monitor for about one day to let it discharge. You can also use some canned air to blow ...
presario v2000 laptop	3/21/2008
Q: when booting we see the compaq logo then the screen goes blank except for a grren line on one part ... A: This could signify a bad memory stick. Let the laptop sit a bit, Then boot up from the CD without ...
Monitor Doing Odd Things	3/21/2008
Q: Hey, I resently bought a PNY Verto 8500 GT GPX card. After buying the card my montior started ... A: First what video card did u have before? If the old video card was older or an ATI card you need to ...
presario v2000 laptop	3/20/2008
Q: when booting we see the compaq logo then the screen goes blank except for a grren line on one part ... A: Laptop video cards cannot be replaced with out replacing the whole motherboard for the laptop and ...
pc problems?	3/20/2008
Q: why is it that my color is stuck on 16bits and won't let me change it only to 2 bits? if you could ... A: this is usually due to no video driver being installed or a default microsoft driver being ...
BenQ LCD Monitor G900W	3/19/2008
Q: XP home BenQ LCD Monitor Driver installed, screen resolution1440 x 900 problem is: mouse arrow not ... A: If the monitor menu is stuck on and you can't close it. try cleaning the monitor and discharging it. ...
Lcd display stretches with Native resolution	3/19/2008
Q: I'm only able to use the 1024x768 and 800x600. When I try to use the native resolution (1280x1024) ... A: It could be that your video card does not correct resolution. When you updated the motherboard ...
monitor jumping and scrolling on it's own	3/18/2008
Q: My monitor jumps and scrolls up and down on it's own. The only time this doesn't happen is if I am ... A: Lets try updating your video drivers. First continually press F8 before windows boots. Choose safe ...
Acer X241W Monitor - No Signal	3/18/2008
Q: Chris, I just upgraded to new HP Elite PC bundle. Purchased the monitor in subject line. Got a no ... A: Something is not going correctly here. If the PC had onboard video before you got a card you will ...
monitor looks like a woven rug	3/17/2008
Q: I have a Toshiba Qosmio laptop 3 yrs old. First I got a red stain across the bottom of the screen ... A: First, congrats on the Qosmio - nice laptop. Second, sounds like a video card problem. Unfortunately ...
Monitor video problem	3/16/2008
Q: My computer is 4 1/2 years old, I am having problem with my computer screen. The screen suddenly ... A: Yes it sound like either the video card itself or the driver is corrupt. lets try a new driver ...
BenQ LCD Monitor G900W	3/15/2008
Q: XP home BenQ LCD Monitor Driver installed, screen resolution1440 x 900 problem is: mouse arrow not ... A: Are talking about the actual monitor menu program? If so the mouse is unusable for that. The monitor ...
Acer AL1916W	3/14/2008
Q: I bought a 19" (Acer AL1916W) LCD last month, yesterday black color on LCD turns dark green, I tried ... A: try the monitor on another computer or laptop. If the problem persists, contact the manufacturer for ...
dell E153 FPC flat screen wont stay on	3/13/2008
Q: 15 month old flat screen quit. any time i turn the power off, then on again, image will re-apear for ... A: Problem is power inverter. Yes it is repairable. You can do a google search. There are quite a few ...
cant get out of safemode causeofmy monitor	3/13/2008
Q: i have a laptop which the screen got smashed i hooked a normal pc monitor up to it and it works but ... A: Thats going to be tricky since the default in normal windows is the laptop screen. Try this: Go to ...
FlatScreen Moniter Shorts out and loses picture	3/12/2008
Q: I have a Flatscreen monitor, I'm not sure what type, but when i turn it on it works for a few ... A: Power inverter is dead. You need to contact the manufacturer for repair or purchase a new one. It is ...
MS Frontpage 2002 viewing problems	3/12/2008
Q: My websites have been built using MS Frontpage 2002 with no viewing problems. However, just bought ... A: Sorry about the lateness of my replay, i have been a bit under the weather. The width of the page is ...
Post a power cut..	3/11/2008
Q: I have what is admittedly an old monitor but it has always worked fine. I powered down the computer ... A: First we need to see if the monitor is working or if maybe the video card has gone out. Does the ...
White Turns Pink	3/10/2008
Q: The white color on my monitor turns pink and I turned my computer on and off and pulled the monitor ... A: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store (at least 2 cans). Unplug the monitor and ...
Samsung SyncMaster 9840 BX	3/10/2008
Q: I am having problems with the monitor not showing the red color. A: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store (at least 2 cans). Unplug the monitor and ...
flat screen monitor won't power on	3/8/2008
Q: I have a flat screen monitor, 19", that won't stay on longer than 5 seconds. When I boot up the ... A: When the problem happens is the monitor light still on? maybe just changes color with nothing on ...
Sceptre x9g komodo II blinking power light	3/8/2008
Q: The power light just blinks and it will not turn on. Also when it is blinking the screen seems to ... A: The blinking power light indicates a problem with the monitor. Purchase some canned air from an ...
Blank monitor screen	3/7/2008
Q: I have a hp pavilion ze20000 and I never had any problems with it. A few days ago i was messing with ... A: The black screen is normal. You should see a bunch of file locations come up. there are the location ...
vertical streaks showing on monitor	3/6/2008
Q: I have a panasonic laptop; when I turned it on this morning I have two green and yellow vertical ... A: You can use canned air to blow out all the vent holes on the sides and bottom or back of the laptop. ...
Blank monitor screen	3/5/2008
Q: I have a hp pavilion ze20000 and I never had any problems with it. A few days ago i was messing with ... A: when the computer boots, before the windows loading screen, continually press F8 till a menu ...
Monitor picture goes crooked	3/4/2008
Q: I turn my computer off at night. When I turn it back on the next day, it will be on for a few ... A: First purchase some canned air from an office supply store. 2 cans. Then unplug the monitor and ...
blocks of horizontal lines across computer screen	3/4/2008
Q: I am running Windows XP with a Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB graphics card and a SyncMaster 170T ... A: First thing you should do is clean the computer. Dust creates lots of problems. Get some canned air ...
problem on	3/3/2008
Q: on my monitor appears H:54.9KHz V:48.5 Hz What I do? A: It is stuck in test mode. Get some canned air from an office supply store. Unplug the monitor and ...
Hanns-G monitors	3/3/2008
Q: I have 2 dell gx620's with Hanns-G HC194D monitors. They have been fine for many months. I did a ... A: Unplugging for about a day should reset the internals after it discharges. If they are under ...
Video cards	3/1/2008
Q: ..! I presently have a 19" LCD monitor (not widescreen). It has an Excellent display quality. I am ... A: Whether t uses DVI or not is up to the monitor manufacturer. There are widescreens that do not use ...
No power to monitor	2/28/2008
Q: I have a Dell 4400, after going into sleep mode i tried to "wake it up" but the monitor looks as if ... A: try turning off hybernation (control panel- power options). You can also try setting the other power ...
No Signal problem in game	2/28/2008
Q: I have a huge problem, cause when im in a game (Mostly Warrock) after a while the screen turns into ... A: It may be that the game is not registering movement with windows, so the computer is going to sleep. ...
display settings	2/27/2008
Q: I was trying to connect my laptop to a projector, while trying to to change the settings to connect ... A: Right click the desktop and choose properties. Go to the settings tab. Move the slider to a screen ...
monitor	2/27/2008
Q: In my samsung syncmaster monitor the menu botton switches on and off automatically without control ... A: No need to replace or repair. Cleaning and discharging should do the trick. Purchase some canned ...
cleaning my hpf2105 did not work	2/26/2008
Q: well i did what you said to do i unplug the monitor got a large can of air clean it real good plug ... A: Check to see if you are using an actual video card or onboard video. If you have a video card, ...
ViewSonic Monitor Won't Shut Down	2/26/2008
Q: When I shut down, the monitor shows a flash of color then goes all white. The monitor on/off button ... A: try cleaning with canned air by blowing into the vent holes. Unplug it for at least 1 day to ...
LCD monitor w/ black screen and colored vertical lines	2/25/2008
Q: My Starlogic LCD monitor suddenly went all white one day while the computer was on, but not being ... A: Sound like the monitor has seen better days and will need to be replaced or repaired. You can try ...
Using Laptop Screen as Monitor and other stuff	2/25/2008
Q: I don't know if this is exactly in your department, but I have two questions. One is on remote ... A: Here is the fix for GR2D not found http://www.theoklibrary.org/showthread.php?t=148 As far as the ...
Using two monitors?	2/24/2008
Q: Can I install a second port to the back of my Windows XP computer and connect a second monitor to ... A: you can only use what you have. So if you are using onboard video (part of the motherboard and up ...
frequency out of range	2/24/2008
Q: what does it mean when i boot up and after the windows xp preload screen the screen goes black and ... A: It means your screen settings in windows are too high for the monitor. To reset them boot the ...
Laptop monitor goes black	2/23/2008
Q: I have Dell Inspiron 1100 XP Notebook Laptop w/ Office 2003. The screen will stay on for about 5 ... A: Go to control panel and enter the power options. Go to the hybernation tab and turn it off. then go ...
Compaq FS7600 problem	2/23/2008
Q: The brightness and contrast menu options keep popping up on my screen. If my monitor has been on ... A: purchase some canned air from an office supply store. We most likely have a dust problem. Monitors ...
Monitor/Video Card Display Issues	2/22/2008
Q: My question... For quite a while now, I have been experiencing an issue where when ever a window ... A: Sounds like the monitor is constantly auto configuring. I usually get this solved by discharging it. ...
monitor	2/22/2008
Q: I have a Dell laptop. The left side of the monitor screen turns a dark color after it has been ... A: is the side completely black with your desktop moved over or is that side of the desktop just not ...
laptop monitor	2/21/2008
Q: my warranty just expired on my compaq presario laptop and now the monitor is acting up. while on the ... A: First. If you ca go online - go here: ...
Flip monitor to 'portrait mode'	2/20/2008
Q: I just got a new PC, and now I want the monitor turned 90 degrees like on my old PC, but I can't ... A: Most pc manufacturer drivers support the keyboard method. Hold CTRL+ALT and hit an arrow key, ...
Monitor Recovering from Sleep Mode	2/19/2008
Q: I have a Gateway 22" LCD monitor. When it is recovering from a power-saving mode or when it is ... A: Check the manual for the monitor and make sure you screen settings and refresh rate are set to the ...
dark	2/18/2008
Q: way too dark you can not see things very well A: Most monitor have three buttons. AUTO, a menu button and two selection buttons. Use the menu button ...
Monitor color changed	2/18/2008
Q: I am using HCL PC.The original color display of my monitor is changed.When it happens, the front ... A: First let try cleaning and discharging. Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. unplug ...
monitor blacks out at start-up but works eventually after turning off & on	2/17/2008
Q: My monitor has recently begun blacking-out at start-up. The green light remains on and the PC still ... A: lets get everything all clean up, dirt can cause all kinds of problems. Purchase some canned air ...
Samsung 731n monitor	2/17/2008
Q: My mom has a Samsung 731n monitor that has been working fine for over a year...a couple days ago the ... A: Sounds like the display setting of the monitor are locked. Purchase some canned air from an office ...
hp f2105 monitor bad color when cold	2/16/2008
Q: when the monitor is on start up its purple with green line i have a picture but after 20 mins of ... A: have you tried cleaning and discharging it? Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. ...
Monitor Recovering from Sleep Mode	2/15/2008
Q: I have a Gateway 22" LCD monitor. When it is recovering from a power-saving mode or when it is ... A: You most likely just have a sleep conflict. Check the monitor menu using the buttons on the front ...
i have a compaq v2000 presario and sometimes when i turn on the computer the screen is totally white	2/15/2008
Q: i have a compaq v2000 presario and sometimes when i turn on the computer the screen is totally ... A: make sure the video cable is connected securely to both the monitor and the computer. Use the ...
Color screwed up, everything is Green!	2/14/2008
Q: So I just got a hand-me-down monitor, Dell Trinitron 17", and its great....except being really ... A: Since it is a hand me down i assume no one ever cleaned it. Purchase some canned air from an office ...
laptop monitor	2/13/2008
Q: I have a Toshiba laptop model 1905. Recently which viewing wmv video files the display will reset ... A: first check device manager and make sure there are no problems with the card or driver. When was the ...
Laptop Monitor	2/12/2008
Q: I have a Compaq Presario laptop and the monitor has recently stopped working. At first when I bent ... A: Sound like you may just have a bad connection wire to the display. You'll have to call compaq to ...
monitor is black screen	2/11/2008
Q: My monitor is not working, it is just a black screen, the power light is on and i have changed fuse ... A: Check the connection on the monitor and also the connection to the computer. make sure everything is ...
laptop video to tv	2/9/2008
Q: i have a sony vaio with vga outgoing, i bought a converter to convert the signal to either s-video ... A: Your laptop will not output to the external connector by default. I am going to assume you are ...
Monitor Display	2/8/2008
Q: I recently replaced my VGA cable for my acer monitor but everytime i change my desktop background ... A: make sure your display setting and refresh rate are supported b the monitor. Setting your screen ...
Iiyama Vision Master Pro 510	2/8/2008
Q: Is this a capacitor that is about to burn out or is something shorting that could be fixed before it ... A: If it is not staying on the screen at all time it could be power fluctuations. Try putting on a UPS ...
thinkpad monitor intermittently dark or white with coloured lines	2/7/2008
Q: My Thinkpad r50e is about 3 years old. Recently the screen has just started occasionally going dark ... A: Check the mnaufacturer's website for updated video drivers. Install them along with any chipset ...
onitor Problems in LG Flatron E700SH	2/7/2008
Q: the edges on both sides are not straight......... I tried using the buttons in front of the monitor ... A: Check the monitor menu for an screen setting with a square with beveled sides. You can use this to ...
monitor problem	2/6/2008
Q: My monitor says there is no signal but everything is all hooked up. It did this once before and i ... A: Reset the monitor useing the mnu buttons on the front of the monitor. Enter the bios or setup for ...
PC Monitor	2/6/2008
Q: The screen is flickering. Can this be fixed or do I need to replace? (HP 17in) A: Try cleaning and discharging the monitor. Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. ...
Monitor does not work	2/5/2008
Q: When I connect my monitor does not transmit any signal to my monitor. I know my video card and ... A: If the monitor has two inputs (VGA, DVI) make sure the monitor is set to use the correct one. You ...
problem with my flat screen Dell monitor	2/4/2008
Q: The Dell flat screen Monitor I have was working fine over a year and since a week the led on the ... A: Try cleaning it out. Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Unplug the monitor and ...
Monitor Error Message	2/2/2008
Q: Hey Chris i got a monitor from a friend. i connected the monitor to my computer but when i turn it ... A: Try using the menu buttons on the front of the monitor to enter the menu. Set the monitor back to ...
monitor problem	2/2/2008
Q: mr morrison ! i have a monitor model : Dell Trinitron 17" while i was reading my mail, the monitor ... A: the monitor is resetting. To stop it from doing this, use the buttons on the front of the monitor to ...
Display wraps around top to bottom	2/1/2008
Q: I was setting up my old PC at my dad's place and everything was running smoothly (monitor was ... A: You may have installed an update for your video card that is not compatable with your screen. If you ...
DCLDC Monitor Trouble	2/1/2008
Q: I read your response to someone who had the exact same problem as I'm having, but the responses to ... A: If you are using this with a laptop, it will not be the default screen in most cases. You''ll have ...
Monitor off center	1/31/2008
Q: My new Sony monitor is 1" farther to the left. In other words, I have 1" of black space all down ... A: I'll tell you how to move around on mine. Hopefully that will help. I have five buttons. "auto", ...
Viewing jpg on tv	1/31/2008
Q: I have a Dell laptop (Inspiron E1705) that I want to hook up to my laptop to my Sony TV ... A: Not much you can do. Unfortunately this is the result with using S video to hook to a TV. If the ...
Gateway FDP1830 LCD monitor blank	1/30/2008
Q: My monitor , Gateway FDP1830 went blank. The power light is on but no screen response. I ... A: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Leave the monitor unplugged. use the canned ...
Hooking up laptop to external moniter	1/30/2008
Q: ) Recently the backlight on my old laptop died (though i can still see just barely), and in order ... A: the monitor is comming in as an extention of your desktop. See if you can right click and bring up ...
Monitor problem	1/29/2008
Q: I have an IBM flat pannel monitor which when I turn it on,It displays vertical grouped colored ... A: Could be the monitor needs to be cleaned and discharged. Purchase some canned air from an office ...
Monitor off center	1/28/2008
Q: My new Sony monitor is 1" farther to the left. In other words, I have 1" of black space all down ... A: one the monitor there should be a set of buttons (on the front or side). use these to enter the ...
Acer 22" monitor 1680x1050	1/27/2008
Q: I have an older computer that shows highest resolution for existing monitor at 1280x1024. New ... A: Check the computer manufacture or video card makers website for updated video drivers. This will ...
monitor display problem	1/26/2008
Q: I know this is not a monitor problem, but wasn't sure who to ask. My start toolbar line has moved to ... A: Right click the toolbar and click "lock taskbar" if it is checked. This will unlock it. It it is ...
rmonitor problem	1/25/2008
Q: I have an emachine monitor I bought last year just as Vista came out. Now after I am on the ... A: have you tried cleaning the monitor? You can blow it out using some canned air. Then use the buttons ...
monitor problems	1/25/2008
Q: I have a new acer twenty two inch monitor on a five year old HP computer.Made my way thru updating ... A: Have you tried using the monitor setting? Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to enter the ...
LCD Gateway monitor very dark.	1/24/2008
Q: My monitor on my Gateway laptop is very dark, i can faintly see what is on the screen and everything ... A: there should be a FN key on your keyboard. There should also be brightness keys (the brightness ...
monitor/PC compatability	1/23/2008
Q: I am looking to buy a used Compaq EVO D51S SFF computer with Pentium 4 processor and 512 RAM and no ... A: I am assuming both have VGA ports. It should be fine then. The new monitor will work fine as long as ...
Having problem in monitor very dangerous....	1/22/2008
Q: My monitor is totally changed i thinks its because power fluctuation. the problem is that the screen ... A: If I understand correctly, everything is squished to one side. First, use the buttons on the front ...
Dell Flat Screen - Pink/Green rectangles	1/21/2008
Q: Our Dell Flat Screen monitor has recently started displaying pink and green "treadmarks"; small ... A: Check your video card. If you have never cleaned out the computer itself, now is a good time. It the ...
hp 1502 lcd display flashes on off	1/20/2008
Q: hp 1502 lcd ,on starting computer monitor led turns green display appears for a split second then ... A: First does any other monitor work ok? If so we can rule out the video adapter. Get some canned air ...
laptop screen to TV screen	1/20/2008
Q: I want to use my HP laptop to watch movie from the Internet (Netflix)on my HD TV screen.. I am ... A: First you need to download and install the most current video driver possible from the laptop ...
exactly half of monitor is red (right side)	1/19/2008
Q: my monitor all of a sudden decided to have lines all across the right side. I have tried restore ... A: have you tried cleaning it? Purchase some canned air (get from a local office supply store). Unplug ...
Wide screen monitor display	1/19/2008
Q: I just replaced my older Dell desk top PC monitor with a LCD Wide Screen flat panel display. It is ... A: When you right click the desktop - choose properties. Go to the settings tab. There should be a ...
monitor won't turn on	1/18/2008
Q: One day when I turned on my computer, I heard a "pfft" sound, and now the monitor won't work. No ... A: usually. Contact the manufacturer to find the nearest servicer. Get a quote before you have it fixed ...
acer x191w	1/17/2008
Q: I don't know if you can help me or not but I'll tell what my problem is. I recently purchased an ... A: There are two ways. 1) use the buttons on the front (sometimes on the side) of the monitor to enter ...
stretched display	1/16/2008
Q: I read your answer to the previous person's problems with drivers, but I don't believe that's my ... A: right click the desktop and choose properties (personalization for vista). Go to settings tab. Set ...
Dell Monitor died ??	1/16/2008
Q: My 2yr old Dell monitor is black...no signs of life except the power key. I purchased a new Acer ... A: Sorry about my lateness. First take computer and remove the side panel. Use some canned air (you can ...
HP f2105 monitors do not turn on	1/15/2008
Q: I've been reading a few answers on this matter, does a can of air really help? I was watching tv on ... A: Chances are you didn't fry both monitors, maybe the one. Have you tried another socket? The canned ...
Using HD TV as monitor	1/15/2008
Q: Have a VAIO (specs at: ... A: The TV identify feature in included in almost most new drivers supplied from video card ...
Computer RCA Hook-up Blurry	1/14/2008
Q: Hey Chris. So, i made a computer case mod by sticking a bunch of small computer parts into an old ... A: basically exporting to a TV....well that is the result. TV work on a different display property than ...
Using HD TV as monitor	1/13/2008
Q: Have a VAIO (specs at: ... A: I think 25' is the max cable length. As far as using both it should be no problem as long as the ...
Screen looks like its breathing..lol	1/13/2008
Q: What would make my 19 inch Compaq monitor look like its breathing..that is the only way I can ... A: Try the baic fix. this will fix alot of things. Purchase some caaned air from an office supply ...
Computer monitor suddenly tinted green	1/12/2008
Q: I have this clone computer that i bought last year around august 2007, its been working well until ... A: lets try to get this fixed by resetting the monitor manually. 1)purchase some canned air from an ...
shut down	1/11/2008
Q: I've just changed from Nvdia 7300GS to Radeon X1950 Pro. When I run high end games like Bioshock or ... A: Did you unistall all Nvidia software before installing the ATI card? This causes major conflicts. Go ...
Monitor not displaying	1/11/2008
Q: I followed your answer to my monitor going black screen. I can just barely see the display but not ... A: If you press the buttons on the front of the monitor and cannot see the menu that comes up, your ...
LG E700SH Monitor.	1/10/2008
Q: the edges on both sides are not straight......... what can i do???? A: use the buttons on the front of the monitor to open the settings. Most monitors have a setting to ...
Hp f2105 monitor	1/9/2008
Q: My Hp f2105 monitor is not turning on. This monitor is about a year old. The problem is that I ... A: magnets cause big problems with monitors. Is the monitor powering up (the power light coming on - ...
Gateway 700G Flatscreen monitor	1/8/2008
Q: Will be on the computer when all of a sudden the monitor cuts out to a design (different zigzags ... A: If the zipzags are moving it may just be a screen saver. Right click the desktop and choose ...
In-game graphics	1/6/2008
Q: I recently started playing a free game called Rappelz. It ran pretty slowly so I went to ... A: I am going to assume you are running windows XP. Got to start, run and type dxdiag. make sure the ...
No power(HP vs19b)	1/6/2008
Q: One day, I power up my monitor then my computer and go off to brush my teeth. After coming back the ... A: Lets try the basic fixes first: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Unplug the ...
problems using Samsung LCD as monitor with Dell Lattitude laptop	1/5/2008
Q: I am trying to connect a Dell Lattitude D830 laptop to a 26" Samsung LCD (model LN-S2641D) so I can ... A: Hopefully the laptop has a DVI output that you are using the HDMI cable with. If the tv and laptop ...
flickering screen	1/4/2008
Q: when i was online, i noticed that my screen began flickering, was could be the problem. A: Flickering can be caused by interference and incorrect or out of date drivers. First - use the ...
monitor view rotated 90 degrees	1/4/2008
Q: About a year ago, I loaded a game on the computer that permanently turned the screen resolution 90 ... A: Some video cards can rotate the screen by holding ctrl+alt and pressing an arrow key. Different ...
monitor, keyboard, mouse trouble	12/23/2007
Q: Help!... I have a Dell XPS 210 desktop about 1 year old. I use a windows xp aquarium factory ... A: Open the computer and make sure the video card is all the way in its slot. Actually push it in. It ...
laptop monitor	12/23/2007
Q: I recently bought a laptop from alienware its only about 4 weeks old and now the monitor wont turn ... A: See if there is a brightness setting on the laptop. Sometimes this is a slider on it somewhere, ...
Resaloution out to high	12/22/2007
Q: I put my resaloution to high on my computer and now evry time i turn my PC on the screen says INPUT ... A: Before windows comes up keep hitting F8. When the menu pops up choose safe mode. When safe mode is ...
Monitor issues post graphics card swap	12/22/2007
Q: I just switched my graphics cards out on my sony vaio pcv-rs520 from an ati x750 to an x1300, and ... A: If you can see the boot screen at bootup - that is good. Right after the boot screen keep hitting F8 ...
New tv lcd turning red	12/21/2007
Q: Within a few days it's started going red all over the screen withblack things having a red tinge. ... A: I am not too familiar with these but i'll do what i can. Check and see if in the TV menus if there ...
monitor/video card problem- can't determine	12/21/2007
Q: this happened almost 4 months ago..my computer was working normally then, but the last time i opened ... A: If the monitor light is orange or yellow, so far so good. Turn off the computer. Open the case and ...
Computer Monitor Dying?	12/20/2007
Q: I know my monitor is old, probably late '90s. It was part of a Hotwheels computer set my mom got ... A: Basic monitor fixes: Purchase some canned air form an office supply store Unplug the monitor and use ...
Mid-value flicker	12/20/2007
Q: I've recently purchased a used dell 1702fp monitor. It has a display problem, especially noticable ... A: Open the case and make sure the video card is all the way in the slot - actually push it in. The ...
black after signal input.	12/17/2007
Q: Chris, what is the problem if the monitor goes black and it's not the video card or system? It's ... A: lets try the basic fixes first: 1)Unplug the monitor and remove the connection from the computer. ...
No display in the monitor	12/17/2007
Q: My computer was working fine, I switched it off and dusted the back side of the monitor and the CPU. ... A: Unplug the monitor. Purchase some canned air from an office supply store and blow out all the vent ...
monitor	12/16/2007
Q: my old monitor has turned green so i bought another a toshiba and the edges seem to be shivering ... A: It would be a good idea to update the video driver for your video card. check the computer ...
LCD Monitor Problem	12/15/2007
Q: I have a three-year-old laptop with a LCD display. I'm running XP Pro and have a GeForceFX 5200 ... A: You most likely just need to blow everything out. Buy some canned air from an office supply store ...
Acer AL1916Was flickers all the time :S	12/15/2007
Q: I've bought this monitor yesterday...and i've tried everything i could remember...but it flickers ... A: You got most of the tricks already. You can check acers website and see if they released a driver ...
Wide Screen on a pre-historic PC	12/14/2007
Q: I have an i810 chipset based motherboard with P3(650MHz). I was wondering if it will support wide ... A: Most likely not. But you can pick up a low cost video card that will. Check newegg.com Most modern ...
Laptop monitor screen	12/14/2007
Q: I have a 2 year old this christmas hp laptop and in the last few months 2 vertical bands have ... A: You most likely just need to blow everything out. Buy some canned air from an office supply store ...
is it monitor problem?	12/14/2007
Q: I am using a 15 inch crt monitor which is few years old. After I on my pc a while, the screen will ... A: Try this: purchase some canned air from an office supply store Unplug the monitor and use the ...
monitor	12/13/2007
Q: my screen keeps paging down by it self A: Check and make sure nothing is laying on top the keyboard. If your keyboard and mouse are USB, pull ...
laptop monitor	12/11/2007
Q: I have a Toshiba satellite a35 laptop just barely 6 months old. just recently my monitor flashes in ... A: First thing i would do it check Toshiba's website for newer driver - mostly video. You can also ...
24	12/11/2007
Q: I just switched from a 17" Computer monitor to an Acer 24" monitor.Some letters are missing on the ... A: lets try one more thing. Get the manual to the monitor and see if you can find in there what the ...
ViewSonic VX2235wm LCD Monitor gone completely white	12/11/2007
Q: Hey Chris, I read your answer to the other person that had the same problem and tried your tips ... A: You might be able to fix it, but most times it is more cost effective to just buy a new one. Check ...
Monitor Distortion and Settings	12/10/2007
Q: I have a ViewSOnic VX225wmb 22" Widescreen Monitor Display properties are set to 1600x1200. This ... A: All monitors have a native setting. You need to check the manual or the manufacturer's website to ...
Color stripes that fills the lcd screen nothing else will display	12/9/2007
Q: LCD: Dell 2007wfp 20" The monitor just one day started to show verticle thin color stripes that ... A: leave it unplugged for at least one full day to discharge it. Use some canned sir to blow all the ...
Monitor setting options are working automatically	12/9/2007
Q: My problem is that my monitor menu settings r working automatically.I have no control on my monitoe ... A: Try this: purchase some canned air from an office supply store Unplug the monitor and use the canned ...
Laptop Monitor problem	12/9/2007
Q: when i turn on my laptop the monitor does not turn and when i press the power button again it does ... A: When you turn it on are you actually powering up or are you just opening the lid? If you are doing ...
ViewSonic monitor	12/8/2007
Q: I have a ViewSonic graphic series G90f monitor and it isn't working correctly. this is my second ... A: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Blow out all the vent holes of the monitor. ...
Acer AL1916W turns itself off	12/8/2007
Q: This monitor is only a couple of months old, but has developed an annoying habit of turning itself ... A: let do the basic fixes: Purchase some canned air from an office supply store. Blow out all the vent ...
Powering my samsung syncmaster 906BW from my PC powersupply	12/7/2007
Q: I got a samsung syncmaster 906BW lcd monitor. It has a power board (110V in)which generates 14V and ... A: Thats a good question. I would first check the net to try an find a service manual for the monitor. ...
24	12/7/2007
Q: I just switched from a 17" Computer monitor to an Acer 24" monitor.Some letters are missing on the ... A: Yep thats it. Just right click it and choose remove or uninstall. Before you remove it make sure you ...
waves	12/7/2007
Q: I have a CRT 19" about 6 years old monitor and recently after it switches to STAND BY, instead of ... A: Its most likely the monitor, but don't give up on it yet, Try these things: 1)purchase some canned ...
Monitor Flicker	12/6/2007
Q: I purchased an HP m8200n PC with a HP w2207 monitor. It seems to run great, however the monitor ... A: First update to the newest drivers for your tv tuner: ...
Monitor blanksk out when I increase the brightness	12/6/2007
Q: I have a dell Inspiron 6400 ( 1 yr old ). When I am using the laptop on battery and try increasing ... A: laptop screen brightness will automatically dim when using the battery. You need to go into power ...
monitor diffrent brands	12/6/2007
Q: can my sony flat monitor be connected to a dell computer, maybe a adapter A: If the sony monitor uses VGA then no adapters are needed. If it uses DVI (white plug) then you can ...
To switch off or not.	12/5/2007
Q: Is it bad for the life expectancy of a 19" wide flat screen LCD monitor to remain permanently on ... A: The power inverter will wear, but it is gonna wear anyway. Just keep it blown out by using canned ...
Monitor error	12/5/2007
Q: I have a compaq crt monitor. It starts normal. Shows win 2000 opening screen. Then is shows error... ... A: It usually mean the desktop settings are out of the supported zone of the monitor. When the computer ...
Dell 19" Monitor	12/4/2007
Q: I purchased this monitor in 2003. When I turn on the monitor during these days, the screen vibrates ... A: Lets try the quick fixes first. 1) purchase some canned air from a local office supply store and ...
No Signal	12/4/2007
Q: I'm hoping you can help with my problem with my monitor. I have an LCD monitor connected to my ... A: Well the function keys are different for different laptops. Basically the should be a FN key ...
19	12/3/2007
Q: My son hit the front of our Dell e193fp 19" monitor with a toy. It worked for about a week with ... A: I can't find anything thats says if they are the same or not. I am still looking though. But on a ...
Monitor won't stay on	12/3/2007
Q: My computer monitor is probably only about 6 months old, but most of the time when I turn on my ... A: Try using the buttons on the front of the monitor to enter the menu and set it to the factory ...
Not Fix Yet	12/2/2007
Q: I asked before about monitor problem and i received the answer on ... A: How are you connecting to the TV? If you are using VGA output of the laptop and the TV has a HDMI ...
24" Acer Monitor has gaps in test [letters]	12/2/2007
Q: I just switched from a 17" Computer monitor to an Acer 24" monitor.Some letters are missing on the ... A: First right click "my computer", choose manage, then click device manager. expand the display ...
19	11/30/2007
Q: My son hit the front of our Dell e193fp 19" monitor with a toy. It worked for about a week with ... A: ohh in that case: You can check ebay - there are alot of monitors being sold for parts on there. You ...
LCD Monitor	11/29/2007
Q: I am having a problem with a new monitor I just bought. The monitor is an Acer 19 inch flat panel. ... A: Go to the nvidia control panel in control panel and make sure it sees the monitor correctly. Then go ...
Intermittent Monitor	11/29/2007
Q: My gateway monitor has become intermittent. Goes Black, it turn it off and back on it comes back on ... A: First turn off hybernation in the control panel /power options. Make sure you have the updated video ...
Monitor Problem	11/28/2007
Q: I had a Lacie CRT monitor that was about 3 years old. There was a faint white line that would ... A: the problem is that the video card is sometimes reverting to the analog connection as the default ...
LCD-Monitor/TV-Receiver	11/27/2007
Q: This might sound wacky, but can a computer LCD monitor be converted into a LCD TV? Is there some ... A: easiest way would be to just pick up a TV tuner card and install it into the PC. You can watch TV ...
Lines of distortion on monitor	11/27/2007
Q: For awhile every time I turned my monitor on there would be two bars of distorted picture on the top ... A: If this is an LCD flat screen set the monitor back to the default settings using the buttons on the ...
19" Dell e193fp monitor is black	11/27/2007
Q: My son hit the front of our Dell e193fp 19" monitor with a toy. It worked for about a week with ... A: Try unplugging it for a few days to let it discharge. then plug it back in without a connection to ...
External monitor not connected	11/26/2007
Q: Dear sir i have vaio laptop i tried to connected to external plasma monitor 42" but the signal ... A: To connect your laptop to the plasme screen you'll need to go download the newest video driver's for ...
Laptop Monitor Problem	11/26/2007
Q: My laptop has a blue horizontal line appearing on the left side of the screen. Why did this problem ... A: Make sure you are using the most current video drivers. You can also use some canned air and blow ...
Connect laptop to TV Plasma	11/25/2007
Q: In the past I used many times my laptop TOSHIBA to connect it to my TV set. Now I have a new TOSHIBA ... A: First you want to find the extra video ports (VGA, S-Video, ect). You'll also want the newest driver ...
monitor go's black	11/25/2007
Q: I just had xp reinstalled in my computer i had try to change the resolution and when i did now my ... A: the list of files when you try to enter safe mode is normal. Safe mode also take a little longer to ...
NO signal going through the monitor	11/24/2007
Q: I recently built a new computer and I'm not getting any signal (nothing showing up on my 22' hp ... A: If there is onboard video and you are using an addon card you may have to boot from the onboard ...
Laptop screen has what looks like black spot with line through it	11/22/2007
Q: The top of my screen has what looks like a black inkspot..and what looks like a line in the middle ... A: Try blowing out the monitor vent holes with some canned air. Then i would let the monitor sit with ...
PC games display off center	11/21/2007
Q: When i run a PC game such as AOE III or Gothic II it displays off center and I can not see the ... A: check the settings within the game itself. It may be that the game screen settings are set to a ...
LCD Monitors	11/21/2007
Q: I am interested in getting a flat screen. Any brands to avoid? Any brands you strongly reccomend? Do ... A: Avoid any generic brands you never heard of. Most monitors still use VGA cables, a few use DVI. My ...
Monitor, video or motherboard problem	11/20/2007
Q: Recently my Samsung SyncMaster 940Bx started showing blue/white lines and really acting up when I ... A: Sounds like it could be video, but the card is prob OK. First thing you should do is get the most up ...
MONITOR IN TWO HALVES DISPLAY	11/20/2007
Q: recently i swapped hard drives mine and another one from another computer after using the other ... A: the video driver may have become corrupted. Download the most current driver available. Do not ...
Screensaver/Power Down	11/20/2007
Q: "I have my monitor set to power down after 10 minutes while set on 'Home/Office Desk' power scheme. ... A: Not really since when a screen saver is running the computer sees it as something is going on for ...
Monitor Flickering!!!!	11/19/2007
Q: Ok, this problem is driving me absolutely nuts... I just recently upgraded my monitor from a 19" to ... A: Make sure you are using the newest driver from Nvidia. Then reset the monitor to the defaults using ...
Samsung SyncMaster 731n Monitor	11/19/2007
Q: My screen has wavy lines all over it and it makes it very difficult to read. It just started a week ... A: Install the newest drivers for your video card these can be obtained from the manufacturer of the ...
monitor problem	11/19/2007
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