Is my computor dying???? :( - Page 2

skywalker · 09-10-2002, 06:02 PM

Some monitors degauss when you turn them. Sometimes the screen wavers and you here a humming sound when turn it on.

Mark

Sir Goulum · 09-10-2002, 06:07 PM

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Originally posted by andrewas:

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Originally posted by Sir Goulum:
Um...where do you find the degauss button? I have an iMac.

And I dont have an imac. Cant remember the symbol for it either. Your monitor manual should cover degaussing though, or a mac tech site.[/QUOTE]Thanks! I found out that Macs automattically degauss when they restart, and works best when it is shut off and lets the comp. time to cool down. [img]smile.gif[/img]

andrewas · 09-10-2002, 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by skywalker:
Some monitors degauss when you turn them. Sometimes the screen wavers and you here a humming sound when turn it on.

Mark

If thats the case then since the monitor is being degaussed and is still showing distortion, its probably permanent damage. Probably theres and unshielded speaker or main power cable nearby. Try moving it and powering/unpowering it a few times - you may get lucky.

If your wondering, degaussing simply removes stray magnetic fields inside the monitor. If these build up, the picture becomes distorted. If they build up too much, the components of the monitor become magnetised and its time to get a new monitor. Anything that puts out a decent magnetic field can cause this kind of damage.

flibulzbuth · 09-10-2002, 06:30 PM

I had the same problem until i moved my large speakers away from the monitor.

johnny · 09-11-2002, 07:28 AM

Like we told you in DM Realms, keep magnets away from your monitor dude.

Sir Goulum · 09-11-2002, 08:14 PM

Ah....its all better now! Thanks for the help! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Night Stalker · 09-11-2002, 11:48 PM

I case your wondering where magnets might hide .... besides the refrig type [img]smile.gif[/img] ... powerful speakers designed for home theatres/stereos, motors (like large fans), and coiled wire carrying high current (why anyone would have this in their house

??) OH and the big red horse shoe [img]smile.gif[/img] !

speakers designed for computers are ok.

LennonCook · 09-12-2002, 03:58 AM

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Originally posted by Sir Goulum:

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Originally posted by Jeffi0:
Could be monitor... I don't think the computer would do that. Is it always there, or only in certain programs?

As far as I know, its always there. And that would be terrible if it was the monitor....I have a mac! [/QUOTE]All the more reason to get a PC

09-10-2002, 06:30 PM	#14
flibulzbuth Drow Warrior Join Date: April 6, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 254	I had the same problem until i moved my large speakers away from the monitor. __________________ Boo for president!

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johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	Like we told you in DM Realms, keep magnets away from your monitor dude. __________________

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09-10-2002, 06:02 PM	#11
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,097	Some monitors degauss when you turn them. Sometimes the screen wavers and you here a humming sound when turn it on. Mark

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Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	Ah....its all better now! Thanks for the help! [img]smile.gif[/img]

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