Monitor Problems

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When I first start up my computer, my monitor screen goes black for a while
until I hit it on the side. Sometimes it fade to black and back on. After
about 30 minutes, it stays on. Can this monitor be fix? I have an IBM
2140.

Thank you;
David
 
titus12 said:
When I first start up my computer, my monitor screen goes black for a
while
until I hit it on the side. Sometimes it fade to black and back on.
After
about 30 minutes, it stays on. Can this monitor be fix? I have an IBM
2140.
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Time for a new monitor.

Malke
 
If its an old CRT monitor I doubt you will find a place to get it repaired
and the cost may more than it's worth.

JS
 
titus12 said:
When I first start up my computer, my monitor screen goes black for a while
until I hit it on the side. Sometimes it fade to black and back on. After
about 30 minutes, it stays on. Can this monitor be fix? I have an IBM
2140.

Thank you;
David
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This reads like your monitor has a bad connection that improves after
the monitor gets warm by being on for some time. Thermal expansion is
causing a shift of parts (a cold solder joint perhaps).

As others have said, it may not be worth the expense to have it
repaired. However, if you are good with a soldering iron and know how to
safely work with this type of equipment, open up the monitor and look
for the loose connection or bad solder joint.

I repaired a monitor with similar problems and it has lasted for at
least ten more years.
 
Being "good with a soldering iron" simply isn't good enough, and this type
of advice is VERY POOR when it isn't accompanied by a HEALTH WARNING. i.e.
a little bit of knowledge can be a bad thing !

Opening up a CRT type monitor housing IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL, the HT (high
tension) stage stores voltage that can kill you long after it's been
switched off. If you don't know how to safely discharge the HT stage, it's
not worth the risk to yourself, to go rummaging around inside it looking for
dry joints and other faults - THROW IT AWAY and buy a new one.

regards, Richard
 
Can it be fixed? Yes, but is it "worth" the price? You can possible pay @
$100-$200 for a repair, with a limited warranty on the repair (30-90days.)
You might be able to buy a "used" monitor for $50-$100 or even buy a new
monitor for $200 (which includes 1-2 years warranty.) I have seen LCD
monitors with 3 year warranties selling for $187.00 (US) on the web.
 
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