Moniter Problems....

[Tex]

Hello there,

I've been having trouble with my monitor output ever since I can remember (which really isn't very long...). The pictures on screen are dark and almost all look low in quality. I have the light up as far as it'll go, and I can't seem to find a problem with it. It really pisses me off that the quality of the *very* cheap school computers is a lot better than mine. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thankya's

~Tex


EDIT: I spelled monitor wrong! Looks like its to summer school wth me...

[Pilot]

Older and cheaper monitors tend to grow a drop on the high voltage B+ circuit over time. This causes less voltage during the vertical retrace, and thus not lighting up the phosphors on the inside of the CRT very brightly.

Short Answer: You need a new monitor.

Edit: Oh, and for your knowledge, the B+ voltage on the anode of the CRT discussed above usually averages about 40,000 Volts DC. Do not attempt to fix yourself, as this kind of voltage can stop your heart.

[Doug]

Originally posted by Pilot
the B+ voltage on the anode of the CRT discussed above usually averages about 40,000 Volts DC. Do not attempt to fix yourself, as this kind of voltage can stop your heart.

Yikes! I know just enough about electricity to know to stay the hell away from it.

[Tex]

Originally posted by Pilot
Older and cheaper monitors tend to grow a drop on the high voltage B+ circuit over time. This causes less voltage during the vertical retrace, and thus not lighting up the phosphors on the inside of the CRT very brightly.

Short Answer: You need a new monitor.

Edit: Oh, and for your knowledge, the B+ voltage on the anode of the CRT discussed above usually averages about 40,000 Volts DC. Do not attempt to fix yourself, as this kind of voltage can stop your heart.

Thanks for the info, Pilot! Errgh, bad news, but at least I know.

~Tex