Re: [tlug] Dying Monitor?

[pjacobs@example.com]

On 2012-10-16 15:38, Kalin KOZHUHAROV wrote:

> Hello Peter,

Hello Kalin, and thanks for responding.

> Does your monitor display anything when it is on, but no signal is
>
> coming? Most do show something (e.g. VGA1:No Input).
> Disconnect the laptop and see.

Yup, I tried that before, and I noticed similar behavior as when it was 
connected to the laptop. Namely, sometimes the screen would be "black," 
and then all of a sudden the "No Signal" message, which I would see when 
the monitor was not connected to any device, would appear.  So that 
clearly rules out any issues with the laptop. Plus I tried it with 
another laptop using VGA and observed the same behavior.  Clearly the 
problem is with the monitor itself.

> There might be bad connection, most probably on your laptop VGA
> connector. Try moving the cable at the laptop side and see if it
> connects/disconnects.

I've tried this to no avail. Again, the problem is not with the laptop 
or the cable.  It's with the monitor itself.

> If this is your problem and you have warranty - they'll fix it. If 
> you
> don't have warranty, you may try it yourself with appropriate
> soldering tools&skillz.

I bought the monitor back in 2008 or so as I recall, so I kind of doubt 
it's still under warranty.  And given that I lack the tools and skills 
to do the soldering myself, it's looking more and more like it may be 
time to invest in a new monitor.

Thanks for your help,

Peter