On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 09:00:25 -0500, Maureen Egan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I hope someone can give me some suggestions.  Recently, two of our computers came on with a screen that looked someone had played with the settings - icons were larger, the screen picture was wide at the top and bottom, hiding some of the icons, and indented on the sides.  They were readjusted and this lasted until they were booted up the next morning.  It was suggested to change the settings and, again, this lasted for a time but reverted back to 'disfigured' screen.
>
>Any insights into the possible problem and resolution?
>
>Maureen
>
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From the description you give it sounds like what we in the tv service business call an "Hour Glass" display. Usually caused by filter capacitors in the Power supply going bad. Other possibility would be some shorted turns in the yoke, which would cause low high voltage and distorted scan. Would require a service Tech to troubleshoot. Cost to repair would probably run around $125 to $150 dollars.Suggest you just buy new monitors.You didn't say how old the monitors were but these type defects usually occur after 3 or 4 years use, but have seen it happen in sets less than a year old.

Good Luck
John

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