TFT problem

The Darkness · 15 Apr 2006 at 10:24

Hi

Just wanted to run a little problem past some of you more knowledgeable sorts. My Iiyama 481 is about two years old and last night while surfing it just went blank (black). I couldnt even get the on screen menus working (ie to adjust brightness) so I thought it must be the monitor, and not a video card problem. I switched it off and back on again and couldnt get a signal or On screen display at all.

I was all set to look at a replacement today, but when I turn it on this morning and its all working fine again. I'm a bit confused as to why this would be - anyone experienced anything like this?

Many thanks in advance for any advice,

Cheers

leezer3 · 15 Apr 2006 at 11:48

Sounds like summats loose inside the monitor. Cooling down would have allowed it to go back to where it was & therefore work. (Heat expansion breaking connections)
New monitor time methinks.

-Leezer-

The Darkness · 15 Apr 2006 at 12:42

Yea does sound like that doesnt it - cheers mate. I think Iiyama have a 3 year waranty so I'll give that a shot too. Intermitant problems are a bit difficult to prove/disprove though...lets see how they respond (would have to be easter wouldnt it

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The Darkness · 19 Apr 2006 at 13:01

Update: Hasnt happened since, and have left monitor on for a good few hours now. Phoned Iiyama and they said that TFT's can overheat and this may have been the cause. I wasnt too convinced but they said if it happens again they'll swap it out.

Cheers