Monitor-beyond saving?

Orangeboxfan · 06-12-2009, 06:10 PM

I was playing my computer normally when all of a sudden, the monitor automatically went into sleep mode. When I tried to get out of that, I went directly to a blue screen. Now whenever I start my computer normally, I get a blue screen before I can get to the enter password for my user screen. I tried loading up in safe mode, and it did load up, but all the color is off and grainy and their are sets of 4 vertical lines in a pattern across the screen. I tried to call tech support but as my computer is out of warranty, they will not even talk to me unless they bill me 49.99 or 99.99. And even then I still might need to buy a new monitor on top of that. I'd prefer to fix it, but If any tech-savvy people here can at least tell me that I need to get a new one without charging me, I'll settle for that too.

My computer is a HP with vista and a 22' monitor. The whole thing is just under 3 years old. Thanks to whoever can help me out.

**manic** · 06-12-2009, 08:50 PM

What model hp? Might not be monitor, maybe video card. Have you
made any changes lately? hardware/software.

Orangeboxfan · 06-16-2009, 10:36 PM

Ah, thanks. I had a friend come over and look at it and as it turns out, it was my video card. I believe it was a NVIDA 7 series. 7600 GS is what comes to mind but im not entierly sure. But now that that is established, could anyone advise me on what would be a good replacement that is around the same in power?

**Tyree** · 06-17-2009, 10:41 AM

Here's a couple;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127368

06-12-2009, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Orangeboxfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 OS: vista	Monitor-beyond saving? I was playing my computer normally when all of a sudden, the monitor automatically went into sleep mode. When I tried to get out of that, I went directly to a blue screen. Now whenever I start my computer normally, I get a blue screen before I can get to the enter password for my user screen. I tried loading up in safe mode, and it did load up, but all the color is off and grainy and their are sets of 4 vertical lines in a pattern across the screen. I tried to call tech support but as my computer is out of warranty, they will not even talk to me unless they bill me 49.99 or 99.99. And even then I still might need to buy a new monitor on top of that. I'd prefer to fix it, but If any tech-savvy people here can at least tell me that I need to get a new one without charging me, I'll settle for that too. My computer is a HP with vista and a 22' monitor. The whole thing is just under 3 years old. Thanks to whoever can help me out.

06-12-2009, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,254 OS: xp	Re: Monitor-beyond saving? What model hp? Might not be monitor, maybe video card. Have you made any changes lately? hardware/software. __________________

06-16-2009, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Orangeboxfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 OS: vista	Re: Monitor-beyond saving? Ah, thanks. I had a friend come over and look at it and as it turns out, it was my video card. I believe it was a NVIDA 7 series. 7600 GS is what comes to mind but im not entierly sure. But now that that is established, could anyone advise me on what would be a good replacement that is around the same in power?

06-17-2009, 10:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,781 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Monitor-beyond saving? Here's a couple; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127368 __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.