Hi All,

We recently had a power outage and when we went to the computer the monitor would not work. I plugged in a different monitor and all is fine. However, when I plug the original monitor into the wall (not connected to a compter) the green light comes on but the screen is totally black.

It is a Gateway CRT type moniitor and I looked for a reset button but did not find one. Is my monitor completely fried? It looked so much better than the replacement monitor we are now usiing.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Diane

If there are no manual buttons on the monitor there is not much you can do except take it to a shop which will probably cost more than a new monitor.

As to the replacement monitor's look: what is your Operating System? Have you checked the Display Settings?

Start > Control Panel > Display > Settings

Originally Posted by jephree

If there are no manual buttons on the monitor there is not much you can do except take it to a shop which will probably cost more than a new monitor.

As to the replacement monitor's look: what is your Operating System? Have you checked the Display Settings?

Start > Control Panel > Display > Settings

Hi,

It does have some buttons on the front to adjust contrast, etc. However, I could not find a reset button.

Since my monitor is not connected to the computer there are not any computer settings to check.

I am using Windows XP.

Thanks.

Diane

I had meant the computer settings on the monitor that you are using as you mentioned that the other looked so much better.

Or were you referring to the physical look of the monitor itself?

I thought you were referring to the display screen.

Sorry

Anyway I would doubt that there is much you can do with the dead one but bury it.

If you take it to a shop I would get a guaranteed price as a brand new high quality LCD monitor can be found for as low as $150 US. (Which is what many shops would charge just to look at it).

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...&q=LCD+monitor

Thank you for taking the time to answer. I was referring to the appearance of the dead mmonitor--not thee display. Anyway, I am sorry to learn that it is dead. I kknow I can't juust throw it in the trash - does anyone know procedures for disposing of computers and monitors?

Thanks,

Diane

It basically depends on your neighborhood. In an urban area if you just put it on the sidewalk it will most likely disapear (parts hunters).

You might even find a local group that recycles computer parts.

If you put it in your recycling bin then your local waste collector would make the decision.


Or you could try further to diagnose it. A new thought that just occurred to me is that if it is an LCD monitor then perhaps the transformer was blown and the monitor is OK.

Is this an LCD monitor? Does it have a transformer on the power line? What is the make and model of the monitor?

Hi there,

It is a Gateway EV 730 CRT monitor. Guess it has seen bettr days, but it was only about three years old. What a shame.

Thanks.

Diane

Current value is @ $39 $46 US.

http://www.shopping.com/xPP-Monitors--brand_gateway

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...30+CRT&spell=1


I would take the opportuninty to get yourself a new LCD monitor.

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...&q=LCD+monitor

Hello,

Thanks for the links and the suggestion, I just might have to follow your advice.

You have been so helpful. Thank for being there and helping those in need.

Diane

Thanks for the thanks!

I think this helping process is a fundamental key to our technology.

I first came here asking a question although I forget what it was.

I often wonder and wander.

We help as we can and learn in the process and pass it on.



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