monitor losing colour

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Krooz

when i turn on my pc, the colour in the monitor looks like there is no 'red'
but after a while everything settles down and all is ok. Is this a monitor
on its way out or could the card be the problem? I updated the driver but
no difference.
 
Hi, Krooz.
but after a while everything settles down and all is ok. Is this a monitor
on its way out or could the card be the problem?
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Probably the monitor. Maybe a broken solder joint makes contact after it
warms up and expands. Of course, this is only one of several possible
explanations. You haven't said whether the monitor is CRT or LCD; that
could make a big difference in diagnosing this problem.

RC
 
Thanks RC - it's a CRT monitor
K

R. C. White said:
Hi, Krooz.


Probably the monitor. Maybe a broken solder joint makes contact after it
warms up and expands. Of course, this is only one of several possible
explanations. You haven't said whether the monitor is CRT or LCD; that
could make a big difference in diagnosing this problem.

RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
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Microsoft Windows MVP
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For CRT, that is most likely the monitor. If it was LCD, then it would
more likely be the video card or software (or settings). I would buy a
can of compressed air and try to blow out the inside of your CRT monitor
if possible. I had an old 19" MAG CRT monitor that was showing the
whole screen with a red tint until I tapped it, but then it would come
back after a while. Used a can of compressed air to try and blow the
dust out and it worked for another year before it finally failed to turn
back on.
 
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