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Major Computer Problem

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Steve_Francis_rules, Jan 12, 2002.

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  1. Steve_Francis_rules

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    Less than 30 minutes ago, I was sitting at my computer playing a game of solitaire when, without warning, my monitor died. The only thing showing is a thin line (about a centimeter thick) all the way across the screen. Except for this line, my monitor is completely dead now. Fortunately, I had an extra I can use temporarily.
    My question is, does anyone know what may have caused this problem? Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks a lot.
     
  2. rockHEAD

    rockHEAD Contributing Member

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    is it a name brand?
    how long have you had it?
    some monitors just crap out after a while...
    i once got a monitor that didn't even last one day. one of the colors decided that it didn't want to project...and my whole monitor was this weird off green color!

    rH
     
  3. Surfguy

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    You sure it wasn't some other green you were seeing ;).

    :D
     
  4. Steve_Francis_rules

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    The monitor was made by Proview in October 2000. I think the model number is 772.

    And like I said, there is one thin line through the middle of the screen that works just fine, but everything else is black. I already tried messing around with the adjustment buttons on the front of the monitor and that didn't do anything.
     
  5. rockHEAD

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    maybe re-seat your video card? wait... you said you were able to hook up another monitor, right? I have no idea... could just be time for a new monitor.

    rH
     
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    Thats a problem with one of the deflectiors in the monitor. It'd cost more to fix it that it would to buy a new one, most likely.
     
  7. Rocket Fan

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    i had a proview (at least i'm pretty sure) that had a similiar problem.. i had a warranty through best buy though and ended up just having it replaced..
     

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