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Monitor problems

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I have an old (5-8 years) Mag Innovision monitor that I would like to keep around for several more. It is all I need in a monitor (1280x1024 @ 32-bit @ 60Hz), but has some issues. About a year ago, it started having small flickering problems, which were solved with a nice little love tap. Then they grew worse, to the point that you had unplug it, then plug it back in to fix the problem. Just today, I came home, and turned the monitor on and heard what sounded like a small pop or something (a buzz maybe?). The monitor turns on okay, but is now having fuzzy spasms. A few love taps later, we are in business. So I was already on HardForum posting this, when, suddenly, BZzzZzzrZzrzrzrzZRrrt. The monitor goes effin PSYCHO, and gets very distorted. In response to BZzzZzzrZzrzrzrzZRrrt, I quickly turn the monitor off and unplug it (more in fear for my life and attached components than anything else). Since the problem has been fixable by hitting the thing, I think that there may be something loose inside, or there is a lot of dust inside that is causing malfunctions. Can anyone give me some pointers on how I should go about fixing this problem without killing myself with the stored electricity?
 
Monitor image quality has improved considerably in the past 5-8 years. CRT monitors are relatively cheap now. You've certainly gotten use out of your monitor, why not treat yourself and your eyes to a new display. You'll thank yourself for it. Better yet go for a FPD if you can afford it.
 
That's the problem --- I can't afford it. Being 15 doesn't have many perks, and the Parent Bank doesn't give out loans --- ever. That, and the money that I do have and any source of income that I have relies on my being able to have that computer (I do websites \ flash sites for $20-$50 a pop for local bands).
 
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