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I have a CRT Philips monitor that I"ve used for over four years. Just a
few days ago the entire left side of the screen starting shifting small
distances back and forth (horizontally). Is there a general rule of thumb
with repairs on monitors?

In other words, is it worth it to have it repaired or is the probably a
fault in the tube itself and not the associated electronics? Thanks, Dave
 
I have a CRT Philips monitor that I"ve used for over four years. Just a
few days ago the entire left side of the screen starting shifting small
distances back and forth (horizontally). Is there a general rule of thumb
with repairs on monitors?

In other words, is it worth it to have it repaired or is the probably a
fault in the tube itself and not the associated electronics? Thanks, Dave
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At 4 years old it's not worth the cost of the simplest/cheapest repair
possible, no matter what is wrong with it, unless it's a very large
(>19") pro series monitor. Sounds more like circuit board
component(s) though, not the tube.


Dave
 
DH said:
I have a CRT Philips monitor that I"ve used for over four years. Just a
few days ago the entire left side of the screen starting shifting small
distances back and forth (horizontally). Is there a general rule of thumb
with repairs on monitors?

In other words, is it worth it to have it repaired or is the probably a
fault in the tube itself and not the associated electronics? Thanks, Dave
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No doubt - trash it! CRT monitors are cheap to replace now days. I saw a 19
incher at Staples last week for $199 then you get a fifty buck rebate.
Thought I'd wait a while longer for the LCD's to drop in price so I picked
one up.

Hank

Hank
 
I have a CRT Philips monitor that I"ve used for over four years. Just a
few days ago the entire left side of the screen starting shifting small
distances back and forth (horizontally). Is there a general rule of thumb
with repairs on monitors?

In other words, is it worth it to have it repaired or is the probably a
fault in the tube itself and not the associated electronics? Thanks, Dave
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See other posts but don't forget it can also be the Display Adaptor.
My 0.2



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DH said:
I have a CRT Philips monitor that I"ve used for over four years. Just a
few days ago the entire left side of the screen starting shifting small
distances back and forth (horizontally). Is there a general rule of thumb
with repairs on monitors?

In other words, is it worth it to have it repaired or is the probably a
fault in the tube itself and not the associated electronics? Thanks, Dave
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BTW, do you have any flourecent lights or other monitors or magnetic devices
nearby?
 
BTW, do you have any flourecent lights or other monitors or magnetic
devices
nearby?
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Nope. I've degaussed it a few times. I've changed the monitor settings
and the problem as yet to reappear. I have done some googling about this
and have learned (I believe) that the problem is probably in the power
supply and will return eventually.

If I can get my hands on a 2nd hand 17 inch monitor for a good price, I'll
probably that instead of having this repaired. This monitor is about four
years old. Thanks, DH
 
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