Monitor problem

[Robbie]

Hi,

I got a monitor off eBay (which is probably the problem) - and it worked for about 8 hours or so and now it's looks like this on screen:



even on the monitors own menu - so it's not the VGA cable or GFX card:



Any ideas anyone?

Looks like I've been had tbh.

Cheers

[Recursion]

Try resetting to factory defaults and then contact the seller.

[Robbie]

Tried factory settings, no luck. The funny thing is it looks fine on the P.O.S.T screen and BIOS but I tried a different monitor so I know it's not the PC.

[Markeh]

I'd say you've been had. Does the monitor do this on any other PCs?

I know your sure the PC isn't the problem, but it can't hurt to try it on another PC, can it?

[Lost]

I have the same monitor (I think). When I accidently put it to sleep it's sometimes hard to put it back on instantly and when I turn on & off the monitor it shows what the second image showed. But like it just goes back to normal if I wait a bit longer :S.

That's obviously not the problem so i'd say you've been had.

Also do what Marky21 said, if you're not ENTIRELY certain it isn't the PC itself, I'd try it anyways.

[Markeh]

Another thing. Does this happen when using the DVI input? It could be a broken VGA port on the monitor, or even a dodgy VGA lead. If you could try it and post pictures of what happens, that could help us.

[Colin-Roberts]

the ones at school do this, the unprofessional solution that always worked for us was to hit the side.. idk why but it always worked at school.

[Markeh]

the ones at school do this, the unprofessional solution that always worked for us was to hit the side.. idk why but it always worked at school.

That sounds like the school ones had something loose inside.

Robbie, if you've tried all our attempts and the problem persists, then if your not afraid to, try opening it up to look for loose bits. I wouldn't recommend this, but if you want to take the risk, go ahead.

[Recursion]

I don't know if LCD monitors still do, but it could carry high voltages inside in capacitors so be bloody careful.

[Markeh]

I don't know if LCD monitors still do, but it could carry high voltages inside in capacitors so be bloody careful.

Yes, I believe they still do.

Isn't there also something in the backlights?

This is why I said "at his own risk". lol