On Wednesday 29 May 2002 10:11 pm, you wrote:
> My (almost) new monitor broke down yesterday. It is 4 years old so the shop
> said they won't repair it for me for free. Is there some way I can repair
> it myself? I know it's not the computer coz a monitor I borrowed (this one
> I'm using) works just fine. I know too if the tube is broken,
> it's probably not worth repairing but a tube should last more than 4 years?
> Are there minor problems which someone with little experience can fix?
> What precautions must I take? Any advice will be much appreciated.
>
>
>
> Julie

Julie:
First, monitors contain potentially lethal voltages. Even unplugging the
monitor from the power line does not provide much protection, as the large
capacitors in the internal high voltage power supply are capable of storing
sufficient energy to cause injury. In short, only a qualified electronic
technician should ever open a monitor case.

My advice would be to find a shop in your area that specializes in monitor
repair (check the Yellow Pages), and get an estimate on the cost to repair
your monitor. Most of them will have a minimum charge for this service. (This
"bench charge" is usually applied to the cost of repairs.) I recommend a
local source because shipping monitors is both expensive and inconvenient.

It then gets down to a repair vs replace question. Be sure to do some
research on the cost of a new monitor before getting the estimate, as you'll
find that monitor prices are substantially lower than they were four years
ago.

Regards,
Carroll Grigsby

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