[GoldElderDragon]

I recently have been having some monitor issues. i would be sitting here, doing whatever on my computer, and then my computer will suddenly make everything a shade of either yellow or purple. you can still see everything, its just all greatly influenced by the color. could this be a connetion problem? could this mean i need a new monitor? could this mean im going colorblind and my monitor is doing nothing and its me? (jk on the last one) it doesnt happen often.

to answer a question, NO im not doing acid....

[Mwarhead]

It sounds like either a bent pin or the cable is broken inside.

[GoldElderDragon]

Mwarhead said:

It sounds like either a bent pin or the cable is broken inside.

i could replace the wire, right?

[Velicos]

You could....but I wouldn't recommend it. I would either upgrade to a better monitor or find someone who is very good with soldering to replace the cable.

[com3T]

Im good with bootlegging stuff! Whats needs to be fixed? =P

[Zuccolo]

I have the same problem right now. If i have the cabel positioned a certain way, then it's all good. Need to save up for a new monitor =(

[GoldElderDragon]

i wanna flat screen, but i cant afford it...im more worried about a gfx card and some other stuff first. its not always doing it, but its just once in a while. it may even be cuz one of the 4 little kittens running around in my gaming room are stepping on the cord. but i dont see em. any suggestions on monitors?

[BUDMAN]

http://www.viewsonic...eries/a90fplus/


this is my monitor...it kicks ass...

dont worry chris the birds wont harm you

[com3T]

mmm...viewsonic... thats going to be my next, next purchase. a nice monitor.

[Bucu]

talk to Lkruel he was selling some monitors

[Mwarhead]

I didnt mention this before, but this isnt a monitor with detatchable cable from the back is it. If so you can replace it. If not then you will probably have to get a new one.

[GoldElderDragon]

no its not. but i also think im saving up for a small monitor. probably a 17 inch. its just they are so expensive it seems. brents montior is nice, but a pain in the ass to lug around. mines ok too except for the prob. i think what ill do, is get a new monitor, then take this apart to learn how it is put together and shit. ive done alot of wiring before ( me and my father wired a 2.2 liter subaru legacy engine to a 1985 VW camper...what a project! also helped rebuild some wiring in our old 79 camaro)

[Mwarhead]

GoldElderDragon said:

no its not. but i also think im saving up for a small monitor. probably a 17 inch. its just they are so expensive it seems. brents montior is nice, but a pain in the ass to lug around. mines ok too except for the prob. i think what ill do, is get a new monitor, then take this apart to learn how it is put together and shit. ive done alot of wiring before ( me and my father wired a 2.2 liter subaru legacy engine to a 1985 VW camper...what a project! also helped rebuild some wiring in our old 79 camaro)

You need to be careful doing that shit. A monitor has enough current to kill you. If there is something wrong inside it can arch out as soon as you open it. Note that it doesnt have to be on. A monitor that is unplugged and sitting off for years can still kill you. So unless you know how to properly discharge it, I would not play with it.

[Bucu]

just sink it in a bathtub lol and dare ur lil siblings to pick it out

[GoldElderDragon]

Mwarhead said:

You need to be careful doing that shit. A monitor has enough current to kill you. If there is something wrong inside it can arch out as soon as you open it. Note that it doesnt have to be on. A monitor that is unplugged and sitting off for years can still kill you. So unless you know how to properly discharge it, I would not play with it.

even with it unplugged its got a charge? thats odd. i really wanna take it apart, i would risk it.

p.s. i did find the problem, its the end of the chort where it becomes the plug in for the computer. its really loose. i may just duck tape it. ive got it sorta against the wall right now.

duck tape fixes all.

EDIT: for knowledge purpose, why does it still carry a charge?

[Mwarhead]

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even with it unplugged its got a charge? thats odd. i really wanna take it apart, i would risk it.

Yes as it has some pretty hefty capacitors.

[GoldElderDragon]

ill just wear some rubber gloves or something. but not for a while, i taped it up.

[BUDMAN]

you are going to kill urself nate

[GoldElderDragon]

risks have its rewards.