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Offline Clark Kent

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For cryin out loud
« on: July 20, 2004, 12:11:20 pm »
just over a week ago I bought a new monitor after the old one went down the tubes.  Now, here I am, looking at this brand spanking new monitor that is kinda blinking every once in a while.  No disk activity seems to be happening, yet the screen blinks almost like it's resetting itself constantly.  Is this brand new one going to die on me too?  and if so, what might be the cause of two monitors dying on me so close together?
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2004, 12:27:48 pm »
Two things Clark, first look through your manual and see If the monitor has a Degaus button. This will erase the Magnitic fields that can build up over time. It usually wouldn't happen that fast, But It is possible. The other thing maybe your refresh Rate.

secondly, do you have any thing near the Monitor with a Magnetic pull? If so move It further away from It.

If these don't work, It might just be Bad luck. Take It back from where you got It and have them exchange it.

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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2004, 12:40:30 pm »
Wise advice my Kitten toting friend.
I just tried degaussing with no effect.  Next to the monitor on either side is a speaker (sheilded) and my PC.  Directly next to the speaker, sitting on a filing cabinet is my iMac.  I can find a place to move the speaker, but the iMac will be difficult move elsewhere.
How do i fiddle withthe refresh rate in Windows ME?
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Or fix this hole in a mother's son?
Can you heal the broken worlds within?
Can you strip away so we may start again?
Tell me, can you heal what father's done?
Or cut this rope and let us run?
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2004, 01:24:19 pm »
Here are some other things to think about.

Is there a TV, or radio nearby? For the longest time I had my family PC set up against a wall, with the TV in the other room on the same wall. Whenever someone turned the TV on or off the screen would flicker.

Also, unplug your PC and check to see if the video card is loose.
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2004, 01:26:54 pm »
The tv is about a body legth away to the right, I assume that's far enough?
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But tell me, can you heal what father's done?
Or fix this hole in a mother's son?
Can you heal the broken worlds within?
Can you strip away so we may start again?
Tell me, can you heal what father's done?
Or cut this rope and let us run?
Just when all seems fine, and I'm pain free, you jab another pin,
Jab another pin in me
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2004, 01:46:17 pm »
Possibly, I'm not sure.

It's been along time since I worked with ME, But If I remember correctly, you should be able to right click on your desktop and go to Properties. There should be a Video tab there that will give you access to the monitor refresh rate.

Note If It goes really wacky, Boot up into Safe mode, and then reset the refresh Rate to what It was original at.

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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2004, 01:49:07 pm »
Id say it was poetic justice for thinking of putting your Kitten in the toilet bowl and giving it a bath that way.  :)

But if anything if you can't find the problem take it back as its under warranty correct.
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2004, 01:50:56 pm »
Out of Curiosity, what's the make and Model Clark?

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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2004, 01:54:25 pm »
Quote from: Stephen on July 20, 2004, 01:46:17 pm
Possibly, I'm not sure.

It's been along time since I worked with ME, But If I remember correctly, you should be able to right click on your desktop and go to Properties. There should be a Video tab there that will give you access to the monitor refresh rate.

Note If It goes really wacky, Boot up into Safe mode, and then reset the refresh Rate to what It was original at.

Stephen

WinME to fix the refresh thing works the same way as Win98... i think.  Ive got ME on laptop at home, if ya still need help then i'll see what i can do.
 What's been said before though should fix it if it isnt refresh rate related
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2004, 02:10:10 pm »
Quote from: Stephen on July 20, 2004, 01:50:56 pm
Out of Curiosity, what's the make and Model Clark?

Stephen

The new one is a starlogic 19" monitor.  I don't see a model number on it, so that's as far as I can share with you.
I tried taking the computer apart a bit, removed the vid card, vacuumed out some of the dust bunnies, and dusted off the vid card.  We'll see how it goes.  I have also noted, however, that in each corner there writing tends to be a little fuzzy, but clear to perfection as you leave the corners...
Luckily, I did think to buy a 2 year replacement warranty, so I should be good- we'll see.
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But tell me, can you heal what father's done?
Or fix this hole in a mother's son?
Can you heal the broken worlds within?
Can you strip away so we may start again?
Tell me, can you heal what father's done?
Or cut this rope and let us run?
Just when all seems fine, and I'm pain free, you jab another pin,
Jab another pin in me
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2004, 05:45:01 pm »
Do you have the correct monitor drivers installed?  It can make a difference.  I'm starting to suspect your video card more than your monitor.  Have you tried to connect your old monitor to another computer and see if the problem follows the monitor?  Or do you have another video card that you know works that you can install into your system?  Also try resetting the Refresh Frequency to it's lowest setting and see if that makes a difference.  It's possible that two monitors went bad in such a short time but I find it unlikely.

As for the fuzzy text in the corners, that can happen with some monitors.  Some monitor brands are not as good as others.  I dreaded switching my monitor out last week for that very reason.  I didn't think I could find a monitor as good as my old Sony, but my old monitor finely died and I didn't have a choice.
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2004, 05:50:33 pm »
It is kinda Odd that so many of us have had Monitor Problems this last year or so.

I wonder If they have Changed Manufacturing Process to get every one to buy those new Fangled LCd Flat screen thinga Ma Jigs.

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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2004, 05:52:20 pm »
I would put the TV further away from the sceen.  That close COULD possibly be close enough to have the TV affect the Computer, and I imagine that it affects the TV.  If you get reception/antenna instead of cable/satellite, you might even be able to see some of the effects on your reception.

However, my guess if the monitor isn't bad, is that it's your refresh rate.  Some monitors have a refresh rate of 75, though most would be fine with 60...

Go to your device manager and look under either the monitor or video cards/display adapter to look at the refresh rate.  Before you do that however, look to see if a manual came with your monitor, and check to see there what the refresh rate for the monitor is.  You don't want to screw it up on purpose afterall!
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2004, 06:18:09 pm »
Quote from: Stephen on July 20, 2004, 05:50:33 pm
It is kinda Odd that so many of us have had Monitor Problems this last year or so.

I wonder If they have Changed Manufacturing Process to get every one to buy those new Fangled LCd Flat screen thinga Ma Jigs.

Stephen

The lifespan of a CRT is only about four years anymore, yeah I think the manufacturing process has changed.  I know some people who have working monitors that are ten years old but those are the little 15" monitors.  I think the process change had to do with bringing the unit cost down more than anything else.  Personally I opted for another CRT (Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 930SB) and wait for another four years.  With PolyLED technology coming along I'm hoping to bypass the LED market altogether.  Well I'm hoping anyway.   ;)   :D
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2004, 06:32:21 pm »
Quote from: Clark Kent on July 20, 2004, 12:11:20 pm
just over a week ago I bought a new monitor after the old one went down the tubes.  Now, here I am, looking at this brand spanking new monitor that is kinda blinking every once in a while.  No disk activity seems to be happening, yet the screen blinks almost like it's resetting itself constantly.  Is this brand new one going to die on me too?  and if so, what might be the cause of two monitors dying on me so close together?


could be your X-ray vision is hard on the CRT....
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2004, 08:03:06 pm »
In addition to the refresh rate that others have advised (which I agree is the likely culprit), I would suggest turning off anything else plugged into the same circuit (except the computer of course :) ). 

I found that my monitor and a flourescent desklamp could not be plugged into the same circuit (different wall plugs but still the same circuit) without the monitor flickering. 
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2004, 09:16:26 pm »
I am still using the 19" monitor I got when I purchased a Dell P-II 300Mhz system all those many years ago. It is still as bright and clear as it was wen I first got it. It is huge, weighs a ton and takes up some serious desk space  though.

Knock on some serious wood here.

As an intresting tidbit about interference, my father has a rather large gun safe with 1" thick walls and when he opens the door it makes the right half of the picture on the TV right next to it change colour. Just that much steel makes the picture change I guess.
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Re: For cryin out loud
« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2004, 10:31:46 pm »
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