GCTonyHawk7
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Hey guys,
I've currently got a setup with two 24 inch LG L246WP monitors. They were bought (November 2007) and manufactured (April 2007) at the same time. They have been great, although over the past year or so I have noticed a gradually increasing issue with one of them.
As you can see, I've got them set up right next to each other and use this as an extended desktop. As you can also see, they are displaying the same exact image, and both are at 100% brightness. Notice anything about one of them?
The monitor on the right has been gradually getting dimmer with time. I keep it set at 100% brightness, and in order to match it, I have been lowering the brightness of the left one. Currently, I have the left one set at about 52 to match the brightness of the right one. When I first started, for this same effect, I had it on 76.
In general, the backlight appears to be dimming with time. I actually like the look of the displays at a brightness of around 85-90, but as stated, I have to keep the left one at 52 to match the right one at 100. I realize this is an issue you could only notice by having two right next to each other, but it is an annoying issue for someone that spent over $1000 on monitors. I do graphic design and photography work, so the color accuracy and brightness needs to be consistent between the two.
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My basic questions are:
- Is this normal? Do most LCDs get dimmer over time?
- Is this able to be repaired by myself? Is it just like changing a light bulb?
- Will LG repair this, or will I be forced to get a replacement monitor? (They ARE under warranty still)
- IF LG were to feel generous and replace both screens, are there any newer IPS or MVA 24+ in screens from LG?
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Thanks for any support or insight you can provide.
I've currently got a setup with two 24 inch LG L246WP monitors. They were bought (November 2007) and manufactured (April 2007) at the same time. They have been great, although over the past year or so I have noticed a gradually increasing issue with one of them.
As you can see, I've got them set up right next to each other and use this as an extended desktop. As you can also see, they are displaying the same exact image, and both are at 100% brightness. Notice anything about one of them?
The monitor on the right has been gradually getting dimmer with time. I keep it set at 100% brightness, and in order to match it, I have been lowering the brightness of the left one. Currently, I have the left one set at about 52 to match the brightness of the right one. When I first started, for this same effect, I had it on 76.
In general, the backlight appears to be dimming with time. I actually like the look of the displays at a brightness of around 85-90, but as stated, I have to keep the left one at 52 to match the right one at 100. I realize this is an issue you could only notice by having two right next to each other, but it is an annoying issue for someone that spent over $1000 on monitors. I do graphic design and photography work, so the color accuracy and brightness needs to be consistent between the two.
------------------------------------------------
My basic questions are:
- Is this normal? Do most LCDs get dimmer over time?
- Is this able to be repaired by myself? Is it just like changing a light bulb?
- Will LG repair this, or will I be forced to get a replacement monitor? (They ARE under warranty still)
- IF LG were to feel generous and replace both screens, are there any newer IPS or MVA 24+ in screens from LG?
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Thanks for any support or insight you can provide.