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re: monitor problems
Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Mary Z
(9 messages posted)
this is a laptop though, I can not undo any connections???
On Monday, January 21, 2008 at 7:27 pm, normanw wrote:
>Could be a loose or broken connection in the video lead.
>Try this: switch off computer and monitor. Unplug video
>lead from PC, and also from the monitor if there is a plug
>rather than a hard-wired connection at that end. Replace
>and remove the plug(s) two or three times to help clean
>any corrosion -- unlikely but possible, then firmly replace
>the plug(s) taking care to tighten the retaining screws. If
>all is now well, you have solved the problem.
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>You might also try **very** gently flexing the cable
>slightly at either end near the plug(s) while the PC and
>monitor are operating. If the colours change and/or
>return to normal, this is a sign of a bad physical
>connection and you need to consult a technician to fix it.
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