Have you ever had an LCD computer monitor pack up on you? What happens . My ?

Question

computer repair shop tells me that my monitor is on it's way out as it keeps flashing on and off before it finally shows a static screen after about 3/4 of an hour. It is not the drivers but I have a suspicion that Windows needs reinstalling and that the monitor is okay. I have no way of testing here at home so I can only be guided by what the repair man tells me. Has anything like this happened with your monitor screen.

If I have to buy a new monitor so beit but only three years useage seems pretty poor to me for a monitor. I recycled my last one as it was so big and clumsy but nevertheless reliable.

Answer 1

When packing equipments. It is important to put it in a box, make sure it fits right and put some Styrofoams on the side to prevent it from shaking. monitors are delicate equipments, and handling it with care is necessary especially transporting it.    

Answer 2

You can test it with your PC. Try booting it with say, a Linux live CD. You will then not be running Windows. If Windows is the problem, then the monitor will not misbehave. But if it still does under Linux, then it's the monitor. It's probable the light source, a florescent tube which flickers on and off when it's faulty.

Answer 3

Try switching it off & on again. Works for mine.