I have a Sony monitor and IBM computer,i installed in my house a few months back,and in beginning every thing was fine and than,after a month,my monitor slowly became very dark!i tried making adjustments but nothing worked,i replaced monitor,but after 3 weeks i have same problem again!What would cause this?is it my PC?or is it it my internet connection?1 related thing is that when i try and log on,it takes my monitor 15 minutes before i can even make out what is on screen?is their a harddrive problem or is it something else?any info appreciated,thanks!
2006-07-23 14:01:09 · 9 answers · asked by russ h 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Generally speaking, computer monitors will begin to loose their brightness or contrast as they age. Exactly when they'll loose brightness and become darker varies, but it's a sign of the monitor is on it's last leg.
If it's to the point where adjusting the controls on the monitor itself or through the Windows control panel doesn't help all that much, then I would suggest simply replacing the monitor.
Monitors are usually more costly to repair than to replace.
2006-07-23 14:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a problem with your graphics card? it could be the voltage in the bios is set incorrectly, some as far as i can recall are 2.5 volts some 3.5. check those and that and have you got the correct drivers for card and monitor installed, otherwise it could be a faulty card. I doubt its a problem with the monitor, also check the leads that could be broken to the monitor.
2006-07-24 18:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to say that your high-voltage power supply is degrading, but it is puzzling that this is happening again to a new monitor. Do you live where there are many power failures or storm-induced disruptions? If not, your video card may be the villain. It is probably not your internet connection. If it's a virus, it's a new one on me, but run a virus scan just to be sure.
Does it look the same in safe mode?
2006-07-23 21:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy an ibm monitor. the impedance that is going to the monitors power driver is to much(posibly). or its just a bad conection. or(yes this is the last or) you can turn up the gamma and brightness.
2006-07-24 12:50:34 · answer #4 · answered by Nick the Nerd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your monitor may have overheated. It happened to me. If it is very warm in the room it is in or you leave alot of clutter around the bottom of your monitor it won't get proper ventilation. Monitors do not have to get very hot to get damaged.
2006-07-23 21:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by tw2251stst 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your monitor is bad. Take it to a qualified tech for a diagnosis.
2006-07-23 21:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by My Answer For What Its Worth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mmm... guess you need to check the power supply to the monitor... maybe the cable used is the wrong specification... check with your pc dealer... cheers...
2006-07-23 21:04:49 · answer #7 · answered by Scoutie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
darkness
2006-07-23 21:04:37 · answer #8 · answered by matt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right Chick and properties
2006-07-23 22:32:24 · answer #9 · answered by TZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋