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Phil Allison <philallison@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> Patrick Dunford <patrickdunford@nz.invalid> wrote
>> Rod Speed

>>> The monitor on my kids computer is playing up. Every few
>>> seconds, sometimes 5 sometimes 30-60 or anywhere in
>>> between, the monitor makes a clicking sound, like static
>>> electricity. The screen flicks with each click, looking like it gets
>>> 80% smaller then back to full size again. The screen flick takes
>>> about 1.2 a second from normal to reduced to normal again.

>>> Compaq V75 monitor bought 2nd hand through tech rentals quite some time ago.

>>> Any ideas?

>>> Usual FBT failing problem. Not economic to replace.

>> useful to know.

> The real problem you described could
> easily be due to a cracked solder joint.

Utterly mindless pig ignorant drivel, as always from Phyllis.

The critical bit is 'makes a clicking sound, like static
electricity. The screen flicks with each click, looking
like it gets 80% smaller then back to full size again'

Thats the arcing, stupid.

No wonder you're completely unemployable.

>   BTW   Working 14 inch PC monitors can
> often be picked up for nothing off the street.

The V75 is a 17" monitor, cretin.

Damned fine display too, when its working.