AboutRider Expertise With 20 years experience I can answer almost any question about Intel computers ror build, restore, backup, configure, OS problems, Hardware issures. Setup of hardware components, repair, remove and replace. Trouble shooting hardware/driver issues.
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Experience I have been a hardware/os tech for over 20 years, I also own a web site for the do it yourselfer with over 170 articles.
Education/Credentials AAS Electronics Engineering Technology, MCSE, A , HP/IBM/Compaq hardware repair ceritfications
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Question QUESTION: I have thin vertical lines from the top to the bottom of my screen on the right hand side. They cover approximately 2 inches from the side to inward on the screen. The lines are so fine and close together it gives a slight shadowing in this area. I can read information but wonder if this can be resolved. Thanks
ANSWER: Is it under waranty? If so check with Dell about fixing it.
Otherwise:
If this is a flat screen Plasma monitor then the lines would be caused by:
1 - The inverter is failing, it can not supply enough voltage to that area of the screen.
2 - Something has hit the screen and broke the crystals inside the screen thus cutting off the voltage to that area.
3 - That area is failing, again cutting off voltage to that area.
1 is fixable by a repair shop, I do not advise opening and replacing the inverter unless you know what you are doing, the voltage in the inverter is quite high.
QUESTION: Thanks Rider, this is an LCD flat panel computer monitor that is out of warranty, any further advice?
Answer If there is a reputable computer repair shop close by, swing in there and ask if it is repairable and get a quote for a price. If it is low enough (cheaper than a new monitor) then let them fix it if they waranty thier work. Most will waranty the new part and the repairs they have done.
I have two 19" Panasonic monitors, they are both the same model. So if one goes I will keep it and buy the misses a new one. Then if the other one fails I will have parts. If the same part doesn't fail that is.
