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Author Topic: Should I try to fix this 21 inch computer monitor, and how?  (Read 1241 times)

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Should I try to fix this 21 inch computer monitor, and how?
« on: January 11, 2004, 01:34:45 pm »
Monitor that I was going to use in my cab, a 21 inch computer monitor, broke.  All I get is a few white lines through the middle of the screen when I boot it.  I tried teh auto correct feature and it moves teh lines around and adjusts the brightness of the lines but i get no usable picture.

Now my question is:  Is this easily fixable and how do I do it if it is?

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Re:Should I try to fix this 21 inch computer monitor, and how?
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2004, 01:43:02 pm »
It COULD be a failed capacitor, as far as I know there are no pre-packaged capacitor kits as in arcade monitors since most PC monitors are just replaced. Schematics might also be unavailable.

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Re:Should I try to fix this 21 inch computer monitor, and how?
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2004, 01:46:03 pm »
its an older monitor too....but they say thats a plus.  Less features and all.

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Re:Should I try to fix this 21 inch computer monitor, and how?
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2004, 11:17:30 am »
Take it to a TV repair shop.  They do monitors too. At least they can quote it for you.

Otherwise, look for computer shows in your area, and you can find used ones cheap. ($75-$150)
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