Monitor problems

[Tommy Vercetti]

I have been having trouble getting my monitor to start over the past week or so. It sometimes takes several attempts to get my monitor to boot up along with the rest of my computer. I checked to see if there was a loose connection and there was. I fixed it but it still has trouble booting up. It also has these weird bars that go across the screen. What might be causing this to happen?

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

It could be your video card (I'm thinking drivers -- especially with the "weird bars"). Did you try a different monitor?

 

[Tommy Vercetti]

It could be your video card (I'm thinking drivers -- especially with the "weird bars"). Did you try a different monitor?

I am not using a video card I am running the graphics off the motherboard.It DOES work fine once it boots up.

 

[lndm]

Your motherboard has a "video card" as such.

Can you describe the bars (are they perfectly horizontal, contunuous, blocky?)

 

[Tommy Vercetti]

Yeah the run across the monitor and move downwards on the screen.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

I am not using a video card I am running the graphics off the motherboard.It DOES work fine once it boots up.

Integrated video card. Like my crummy one.

 

[Tommy Vercetti]

I have a graphics card sitting in the box, would install it fix this problem?

 

[lndm]

Yeah the run across the monitor and move downwards on the screen.

You mean like a bar that floats downward like an elevator (smoothly)?

Could be vertical hold. This would be a monitor issue and likely wouldn't be related to your trouble getting it to turn on. There may be an adjustment on the back.

If the displayed image is not moving with the bar, then it may represent interference from outside. You might try moving your monitor (rotating or shifting).

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

I have a graphics card sitting in the box, would install it fix this problem?

Depends on whether the issue is with the video card or the monitor itself.

Never open up a CRT monitor. You can electrocute yourself if you touch a capicitator!

 

[lndm]

Depends on whether the issue is with the video card or the monitor itself.

Sounds like it could be worth a try.

 

[Tommy Vercetti]

The bars move over the image then it cuts off. Also note that I have had this monitor since 2006 or so and it is often running for 18 hours a day.

 

[lndm]

That doesn't seem like overuse to me. If you can try your other card, like aimee suggests it will answer your question of which end is the culprit.

IMO the bars could be another issue.

 

[Tommy Vercetti]

I also have some other monitors. Maybe I should test them first. Since I don't trust myself installing hardware.

 

[Genocidicbunny]

Try the other monitor. Also, what you should try doing is when you see the problems, take a screenshot and take a look at it on another screen. if you see the artifacts ( the bars ) then its an issue with your video card. A screenshot doesnt take an image of what you see, but rather what the video card is outputting, so a bad monitor should have no effect.
If the screenshot is fine though, you should really test with another monitor.

 

[Tommy Vercetti]

My monitor also makes a strange buzzing sound.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

Googling:
Clicky

Also, buzzing noise can be generated if you do not have enough power to the monitor. Try using a different A/C circuit. If you have too many devices plugged into the same outlet, the power is shared so the capacitors in the monitor cannot generate enough power to support the monitor needs.

How many devices are plugged into the same outlet as your monitor?

 

[Tommy Vercetti]

Its Plugged into a full powerstrip

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

Could you try to plug it into a different outlet? (Extension cords?)

 

[lndm]

If I might add, to get the best results from this test you may want to move the monitor across the house. Preferrably closer to the front door as voltage drops which are under your control are less likely close to the fuse box. The supply may also be dragged down at the poles at different times of the day. The ultimate test here would be to stick a meter in the socket.

A low supply condition can also come from dry capacitors. Since second hand 17" monitors are available for only $5, I'd simply discard any monitor which concerns you.

 

[Genocidicbunny]

Have you tried what I suggested with the screenshot?