My computer screem keeps getting really fuzzy and then it will completley balck out. everything else is still working...and the montior is still making sounds. It will work for a certain amount of time...and then it will go again. I called my schools help desk but they were no help(no big surprise). can anybody please help me.
2007-04-09 05:52:41 · 5 answers · asked by coffeelover 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Shana i wish you had said if it was a laptop or desktop but,I don't think it is video card problem - I'm thinking more of a monitor over heating problem - before doing anything on the back of most desktop monitors there is a power cord plug in make sure it is all the way plug in the back of the monitor do the easy stuff first {on luck} see if you can use a friend's monitor for a hour or so to see if you have the same problem , most all monitor will work don't adjust it ,just let run for a while because you will be give back {if the problem stops} you know that you have to do - the old walk to the street on trash day - if you have the same problem then think video card that a another day re-post or drop me a line ...good luck good day
2007-04-09 06:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by miktill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nearly impossible to diagnose from out here in cyberspace, but...
It really sounds like there is a weak electrical component in your monitor. It is not totally uncommon. What usually happens with a situation like this is that as the component slowly heats up after you turn on your monitor, the electrical capability of the component degrades or even shorts out.
If it's a CRT Monitor you have, it may not be worth the money to repair it. Most places around here get anywhere in the realm of $75 just to open it up and look things over. That being the case, and if you can afford a new LCD monitor, I'd go for the new monitor.
You can find some great deals on 19" Flat Panels on http://www.tigerdirect.com
Just make sure you get a min contrast ratio of 700:1
Good luck & I hope this helps.
2007-04-09 13:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by Dick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the monitor on another PC. If it doesn't work still, get a new monitor. If it does, there may be something wrong with your video card.
2007-04-09 12:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by joshbax_88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your monitor is very similar to a tv screen unfortunately they only last so long it sounds like it me be the problem
2007-04-09 12:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by Macgyver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry..... but it sounds like your monitor is going bad... You will have to replace it.
2007-04-09 12:57:48 · answer #5 · answered by Iknowalittle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋