LCD Dying.

[0933]

I have an Acer AL2216W (shown here). Starting about a month ago this yellow line appeared vertically almost in the center of the screen. I would simply tap the LCD and it would go away for a few hours. Then it progressed into having to rock the LCD back on its stand, that would make it go away. Now nothing will.

I have tried toying with the LCD settings, UDeadpixel, messing with video card settings. Nothing has worked. It remains when the DVI cable is detached.

 

[0933]

I actually did get it to go away just now, by grabbing each side of the LCD and twisting. It seems like there might be something loose or touching inside. I would pop it open but I have no idea what to look for. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

 

[tmaxxking1]

The AL2216w has a 3 year warranty

Check your serial number on the site if your not sure how long its been since you bought it

 

[brumwald]

And if you open it, be very careful about static electricity.
(most people here probably think: "yeah, thats what they say about messing around in your computer as well - it has worked great for me for xx years!", well, LCDs are sooo much more sensitive than 'ordinary' hardware - I've never heard anyone break his graphic-card or whatever with static electricity but read about a few people that have fried their LCDs (and keep in mind that it's way more common to open your PC-case than your monitor))

 

[0933]

Awesome, I didn't think of that. It's still under warranty. Thanks.

Now just the question of what I will use until it comes back...