My computer screen is very dim, the color is not bright, especially when I have darker colors on the screen. I believe that something happened to it while I was at work, due to lightning or bad weather. Can anyone tell me step by step how to fix it? It is a Gateway EV700 model and is about 5 years old. Please keep in mind that I am not very experienced with computers, so patience and details are required! Thanks to whoever can help me!
2006-07-29 12:13:09 · 11 answers · asked by cleaner 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Also, the screen has some horizontal lines gray colored going across it.
2006-07-29 12:26:57 · update #1
How do you adjust the brightness/contrast on the screen?
2006-07-29 12:28:02 · update #2
Is there ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN HELP ME,PLEASE!!!
2006-07-29 12:30:16 · update #3
If you have already messed with the brightness and contrast control adjusted by that big knob on the front, then you probably have to replace the monitor, they just get dim after a while and there is little you can do about it.
2006-07-29 12:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need a new monitor. You say it's 5 years old? Then it's probably out of warranty. I assume, at this point, that you've checked all connections & adjusted the settings (such as brightness & contrast). On the older models, at least, these are much like the controls on your TV. I couldn't say for certain without actually seeing it. I'm not exactly an expert myself & I'm not familiar with that model. So, before you trash it, you should have it tested by a PC repairman.
2006-07-29 15:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by WillyC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know this particular model of monitor but most have a series of buttons or switches at the front somewhere to adjust colour/contrast/brightness etc
If they don't work you will probably need a new monitor.
2006-07-29 12:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a button on your monitor that you can press where you then can make changes to your screen preferences like contrast and brightness.
2006-07-29 14:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by webnut58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 17:14:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while in order to adjust the brightness you need to go to the menu button on your monitor and press it, then go to brightness and click on it, then raise the brightness on your monitor. It's just like a T.V.'s menu.
But if your saying that theres lines going through the image then it might be your graphics card, aka video card. Or it might just be your monitor
2006-07-29 14:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by Chidi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you remove the cover of your monitor, and look horizontal/vertical and color adjustment and adjust it, but if you dont know, much better go to repair shop
2006-07-29 12:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by damongligaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a rather simple solution. Your monitor has lived out a full life and is dying. You need to buy another one. There are no serviceable parts inside a CRT monitor. Once it goes, it's gone. THANKS!!
2006-07-29 15:01:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your monitor is going out.
2006-07-29 13:03:22 · answer #9 · answered by James 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a bust monitor there.
2006-07-30 01:12:25 · answer #10 · answered by stephen.dew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋