I have a monitor, a 21" CRT monster, that I just LOVE. Recently it has begun to develop a shadow across the bottom quarter of the screen after its been on a bit, sometimes the top as well. I specifiy 'shadow' instead of 'black' because those sections of the monitor don't become impossible to see, its just like they are literally in a dark shadow, you can read through it.
Ive noticed that giving it a good shake or an emotionally satisfying whack on the side makes it temporarily go away, but it always comes back.
What is this shadow caused by? I have a practically non-existant budget so if repair is an option I would like to pursue that, but I know monitor repair is a tricky thing. I am aware certain parts going bad (ie the cathode) make it cheaper to buy a new monitor, but the symptoms make me think this is not that, I just don't know what it is.
Any monitor-wise folks familiar with this shadow effect that can advise? Tossing it is a last resort for me, if even an option
Thanks!
2006-06-20
05:27:23
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