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Subject: Re: Trouble With My Computer Monitor, HELP!!

Author: Stuzzi Kadent

Date: 02:39:11 08/25/02

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On August 25, 2002 at 03:50:08, ERNIE COLLADO wrote:

>I have a 12 year old, 21" RasterOps monitor (Sony Trinitron). For the last few
>months the colors have been fluctuating between light green, red, and light
>blue. Resetting the controls does nothing. To make matter worse, yesterday it
>started shutting off every time I tried to open a Webpage or program. When I
>turn it on again the page or program is open.  Do you guys think the monitor is
>burned out or is it has something to do with the computer?

An educated guess makes me think the monitor is at fault in the electronics.
"Power regulation" is what causes the screen to shrink on opening a bright
window on dark background. What you describe may be opening a window and
overstressing tired old electronic components.



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