Monitor flashes on and off...

Antneedshelp! · 07-09-2007, 06:50 PM

hi, i recently was using my pc when my monitor [after id been using it for a good 10 mins] decided to flash on and off [a black screen] the power light indicates orange also when its on black. I restarted my pc and then booted up again and from start up it was the same so i checked the connections and stuff and they were fine. It wasnt anything to do with the computer because i tried my monitor on my brother's pc.

Ive got a packard bell iextreme pc which ive had for about 5 years without any trouble, suddenly the monitor has done this, im not sure what it could be but would really like to resolve it, my monitor is a packard bell 15" tft that comes with the iextreme the model number is ft500

and the serial number [if needed] is; 320188763031

any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much x

Ashler1999 · 07-09-2007, 09:12 PM

if the monitor didn't work and another pc as well, then I would conclude that your monitor has bit the dust. 5 years is a pretty good life with electronics these days.

Antneedshelp! · 07-10-2007, 06:22 AM

hi,

i set my monitor up this morning and after an initial flickering i decided to see how long it would last [if it would stop if i left it] and when i got to the windows sign loading page it stopped!

i left it later than that last night [incase youre wondering]

do you think if i open it up and clear some dust out itl, solve the problem?

thank you

Antneedshelp! · 07-10-2007, 08:31 AM

i cleaned out my monitor of dust and spotted this;

http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m...t=STP62533.jpg

http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m...t=STP62532.jpg

could this be the problem? thanks x

**Terrister** · 07-10-2007, 11:00 AM

Looks like a problem. You need to be careful inside crt monitors. Dangerous voltages are there even when unplugged.

Antneedshelp! · 07-10-2007, 02:29 PM

wheres the best place to get this problem treated?

a pc specialist or will an electrician do?

is it a case of just replacing that component?

thanks x

Ashler1999 · 07-10-2007, 06:26 PM

Ha Ha, it looks like bird poo!
Most times to have a monitor serviced costs more than replacing it.
That circuit board would need to be replaced.
Looks like something overheated, cuz I see scorching too (or is that dust?)
I wouldn't even waste bringing it to someone to see if they can fix it. They usually charge anywhere from $20 to $50 just to look at it.
Go buy yourself a nice flat panel. They have gotten pretty cheap these days.
Amazingly enough, Wal-Mart has some great prices. I am not sure about quality though.

**Terrister** · 07-13-2007, 06:14 AM

I have to agree with Ashler. Unless you have a super big CRT monitor, it is not worth having it repaired.

07-09-2007, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Antneedshelp! Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 242 OS: Xp My System	Monitor flashes on and off... hi, i recently was using my pc when my monitor [after id been using it for a good 10 mins] decided to flash on and off [a black screen] the power light indicates orange also when its on black. I restarted my pc and then booted up again and from start up it was the same so i checked the connections and stuff and they were fine. It wasnt anything to do with the computer because i tried my monitor on my brother's pc. Ive got a packard bell iextreme pc which ive had for about 5 years without any trouble, suddenly the monitor has done this, im not sure what it could be but would really like to resolve it, my monitor is a packard bell 15" tft that comes with the iextreme the model number is ft500 and the serial number [if needed] is; 320188763031 any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much x Last edited by Antneedshelp!; 07-09-2007 at 07:00 PM.

07-09-2007, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ashler1999 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 19 OS: xp	Re: Monitor flashes on and off... if the monitor didn't work and another pc as well, then I would conclude that your monitor has bit the dust. 5 years is a pretty good life with electronics these days.

07-10-2007, 06:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Antneedshelp! Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 242 OS: Xp My System	Re: Monitor flashes on and off... hi, i set my monitor up this morning and after an initial flickering i decided to see how long it would last [if it would stop if i left it] and when i got to the windows sign loading page it stopped! i left it later than that last night [incase youre wondering] do you think if i open it up and clear some dust out itl, solve the problem? thank you

07-10-2007, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Antneedshelp! Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 242 OS: Xp My System	Re: Monitor flashes on and off... i cleaned out my monitor of dust and spotted this; http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m...t=STP62533.jpg http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m...t=STP62532.jpg could this be the problem? thanks x

07-10-2007, 11:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Re: Monitor flashes on and off... Looks like a problem. You need to be careful inside crt monitors. Dangerous voltages are there even when unplugged. __________________

07-10-2007, 02:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Antneedshelp! Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 242 OS: Xp My System	Re: Monitor flashes on and off... wheres the best place to get this problem treated? a pc specialist or will an electrician do? is it a case of just replacing that component? thanks x

07-10-2007, 06:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ashler1999 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 19 OS: xp	Re: Monitor flashes on and off... Ha Ha, it looks like bird poo! Most times to have a monitor serviced costs more than replacing it. That circuit board would need to be replaced. Looks like something overheated, cuz I see scorching too (or is that dust?) I wouldn't even waste bringing it to someone to see if they can fix it. They usually charge anywhere from $20 to $50 just to look at it. Go buy yourself a nice flat panel. They have gotten pretty cheap these days. Amazingly enough, Wal-Mart has some great prices. I am not sure about quality though.

07-13-2007, 06:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Re: Monitor flashes on and off... I have to agree with Ashler. Unless you have a super big CRT monitor, it is not worth having it repaired. __________________