Flat Screen Monitor Problem

[Virgo10]

We've got two of these and both of them have this problem... vertical lines. There is a single line that stretches from the top to the bottom of the screen. I don't know what is causing it but I wish I knew how to get rid of it!

I'm wondering if this is a common flaw in these types of monitors. Anyone else have this happen and is there any way to fix it?

Roberta

 

[Nutsy]

I have a flat screen but don't have any of your problems.............cross fingers I don't too

 

[helenabear]

Roberta, is this a flat screen or a flat panel? Also what brand?

I admit I hadn't heard of a vertical line on any, but I am well aware of some brands (ones that use a Trinitron tube) have a horizontal line.

Oh and my husband just said he has heard of some brands with a vertical line.

 

[gr8tpanther]

I have an HP F70 model, I don't have vertical lines, I just have problems with it changing colors. It changes from blue, red to yellow shading. One day it will meet the pavement and be replaced by a BETTER one that DOES NOT change colors and then I will be happy.

POS is what I call it

 

[KathyTX]

gr8panther,

Check your monitor cable to be sure it's firmly attached to the back of your monitor and to your computer. The great majority of the time, a loose (or occasionally even a bad) cable is the reason for colors changing or not being true on a monitor...

 

[gr8tpanther]

Originally posted by KathyTX
gr8panther,

Check your monitor cable to be sure it's firmly attached to the back of your monitor and to your computer. The great majority of the time, a loose (or occasionally even a bad) cable is the reason for colors changing or not being true on a monitor...

Oh I did that, even took the monitor apart, it is just a POS... right now they are screwed in so tight, might need a drill to get them out, lol

 

[KathyTX]

ROFL!!! I guess it's time for the sledgehammer, then!

 

[gr8tpanther]

Oh the thought HAS crossed my mind!!! I have other monitors, but they are all small. This one that I am cursing out daily is a 17" compared to the others that are 13"! I also have my laptop, so when I get mad at my desktop monitor, I just cool down using the laptop

 

[ohanafamily]

Horizontal lines are easy, the up and down lines... the only thing I have seen to cause them is a Video card going out. I would suggest 2 things; search the box for drivers specific to the monitor. Incorrect drivers can cause screwy problems. Also, I would call the place from whence it came; if it is a problem with yours, others have probably complained as well.....