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Purple tinted, very dim fixable or trash
« on: April 02, 2009, 10:26:14 pm »
i wanted to ask if it is possible to fix a purple tint or very low contrast on a monitor
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Re: Purple tinted, very dim fixable or trash
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2009, 11:03:05 pm »
What kind of monitor?  You didn't specify.

If it's a VGA monitor, I'll bet it's just a bad connection.  If it's one with a removable cable, try another cable.  If it's not, wiggle it around a bit and see if it comes and goes.

If it's not...well, post back.
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Re: Purple tinted, very dim fixable or trash
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2009, 02:58:27 pm »
if just weak and depending on condition of guns,
a simple rejuvination may get some more life out the crt



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