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Monitor not turning/staying on problems

  • 21-08-2009 5:36pm
    #1
    LFC5Times
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Have a Dell PC which would be around 2.5 years old.

    Last week the monitor was making a hissing noise like an electrical short noise and it wouldnt turn on.

    When I pressed the button to turn it on the green line would come on and the Dell logo would appear briefly on the screen and then the monitor would go blank.

    This kept happening so I took the computer aparrt - took all the cables out etc and put it back together and the monitor then worked.

    Today it is back to the problem from last week.

    So it is making a noise that I can only describe as like an electrical fuse trying to start or something and it kinda hisses.

    Press the on button on the monitor and the light may go green for a second before going off.

    Any ideas what the problem is?

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    wolfric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭wolfric


    Get a new one? a hissing noise isn't much to go on with diagnostic plus you don't get a lot of repair work on monitors as most of the internals isn't built to be replaced or even understood. If you're stuck on cash you could try get a second hand one from adverts.ie or ebay etc.


  • #3
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 85,188 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    I shouldnt even have to tell you that running that monitor is a fire and electrical hazard.


  • #4
    LFC5Times
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭LFC5Times


    Ok lads thanks, thats out of the socket and away from the computer and out the door.

    Any ideas where to get a cheap new monitor for maybe around €100 (if thats even possible,havent a clue)

    Prefer something that I could pick up tomorrow - anything from pixmania/elara etc that people would recommend?

    Cheers again


  • #5
    wolfric
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭wolfric


    http://www.komplett.ie/k/kl.aspx?bn=11158&mfr=&filter=PRICE.100-250.
    komplett
    amazon
    ebay
    pc-world
    power city

    or... just google it... http://www.google.ie/search?q=monitor+sale+ireland


  • #6
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,804 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    On adverts.ie

    http://adverts.ie/136668

    It is a 15" and only €55


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  • #7
    Effluo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    Lowest prices for monitors

    http://www.dabs.ie/category/peripherals,displays,monitors/11109


  • #8
    LFC5Times
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭LFC5Times


    Cheers folks, ordered a new monitor from Dabs.ie and received it today.

    It's working now no problem.


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