Mr Wiggy Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Yesterday morning after turning on my computer I began to hear my monitor making what can only be described as, a buzzing sound, if I turned it off and back on again the noise was still there. Then this morning, when I switched both computer and the monitor on it was completely normal but a few minutes later the buzzing started and a few seconds after the screen went completely white and I could do nothing but turn off the computer and restart it again, it did then start as normal and so far no problems apart from the continual buzzing noise.I am thinking that maybe the monitor is possibly on the way out, am I correct with my assumption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ice-ni Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I suspect that your monitor is trying to tell you something - perhaps I'm too darned hot.Can you borrow a monitor?John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin963 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Sadly when this happened to me a couple of months ago it presaged the complete failure of the monitor a few days later..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 If it's a CRT monitor it sounds as if the hi voltage power supply is failing. If so it's really not worth trying the repair.For what they cost you could do a lot worse than one of these. Good name LG.http://www.amazon.fr/LG-W1946S-BF-Moniteur-LCD-Noir/dp/B0036B9WKY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313923554&sr=8-1Delivered frre as well[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Or perhaps one of THESE at 39,000€. If that's a bit too much then there is THIS at 70€ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 [quote user="Jay"]Or perhaps one of THESE at 39,000€. [/quote]Save yourself some cash and buy it from the UK only £26,672 :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wiggy Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Finally! All is now quiet again, it certainly doen't get hot as it has plenty of space around it. It may well have stopped after I spend the morning anticipating a failure, I spent several hours searching for a new monitor, Jay they are even cheaper at cdiscount!! Lets' just hope that it's now going to behave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyn_Paul Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 [quote user="Mr Wiggy"]Finally! All is now quiet again, it certainly doen't get hot as it has plenty of space around it. It may well have stopped after I spend the morning anticipating a failure, I spent several hours searching for a new monitor, Jay they are even cheaper at cdiscount!! Lets' just hope that it's now going to behave.[/quote]I'd leave the CDiscount page up there as a screen saver, just to show it you mean business!p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitway Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Or bite the bullet and order one now! 'cause if your monitor gives up you won't be able to see the site cause your monitor's not working [:D][:D] Tip! if you order from Cdiscount and you have a siret no you can get a bit more discount!! look for cdiscount pro (on some things) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I agree that it's better to get a new one before the old one goes phut.. If you do then go for a good brand. The heart of an LCD screen is the back light. They are expensive if they are any good. The cheepies will look good when you first get them, but they will fail far sooner because they use cheepie back lights.Basically, you get what you pay for.Possibly a good place to start? http://computers.toptenreviews.com/monitors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I bought a cheep one, about 80 Euros including delivery from some chap on Ebay France. I have had it for three years now, perhaps nearer four, and it's still going strong. At that price I don't really care if it goes bang. I mean 20 to 25 Euros per year, can't complain at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 [quote user="Jonzjob"]I agree that it's better to get a new one before the old one goes phut.. [/quote]Definitely! switch mode power supplies can produce large power spikes when they die and that can take out your video driver card as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wiggy Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 I Turned monitor off just before lunch time, I turned it back 10 minutes ago, only to find a white screen that was again buzzing, gradually the colour returned after several minutes but the buzzing has remained, so. I have ordered a new monitor from cdiscount that should arrive in 3-4 days.This monitor wasn't exactly a cheapo, it cost 140€ and it has lasted for 6 years so I reckon that I have had my monies worth, to use the old addage, you get what you pay for so didn't do too badly considering it is some times on for the whole morning. I just hope that this monitor will last for a few more days, until the new one arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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