On Fri, 3 May 2002 14:55:42 +1200, Ian <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Sounds like it could be just a bad plug.  You might consider buying an
>extension lead, then taping up, very strongly and securely, the connection
>between your current 'end' plug and the new one.  Then, try and keep that
>taped connection out of the way and as immobile as possible.
>Alternatively of course, replace the plug, but it's not the easiest of jobs.
>
>Ian Porter
>Computer Guys
>Arrowtown
>New Zealand
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>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Stefan Schull"
>Subject: [PCBUILD] Replace SVGA monitor plug
>
>
>> Hi again, this is a simple question compared to some of my others ;-)
>>
>> I saw a similar topic a while ago but didn't think much of it...  My
>> monitor is getting a bit flaky lately...  I'm getting the yellow hue --
>> and it is from a bad connection.  Whenever I just tap the plug (that
>> goes in the video card) it goes right back to normal.  I don't think its
>> a bad connection in the video card side, this is a newer monitor (still
>> old.)  Does anyone know if little shops replace those end plugs?  And
>> about how much money am I looking to shell out? (US dollars)  This is a
>> very cheap 15 inch monitor, but the picture is excellent when the
>> connection is good -- and I'd hate to throw it out because of something
>> so insignificant....  (That and I'd probably end up with something even
>> worse ;-).
>>
>> Thanks for any input!
>>
>> Stefan Schull
>
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It's more likely that the socket on your video card has dry/fractured solder joints as, unless you are frequently connecting/diconnecting your monitor, the plug will be OK. If you can use a soldering iron proficiently, I suggest removing the card and resoldering all the joints to the socket, making sure you don't bridge any with excess solder and see if that cures it before trying to relace the cable on the monitor. BTW always make sure that any plugs at the back of the computer are protected from any accidental knocks or pulling on cables as that can cause damage to both plugs and sockets!
Hope this helps.

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