Monitor warms/flickers up

[Croak3]

Hello,

I have a couple tear old Samsung 20.1 flat screen monitor.

Lately, when coming out of slumber mode it takes 1- to 30 seconds to flicker back to life.

Any ideas appreciated

Regards, Croak

 

[kaoken]

Yes, I do have an idea. I had the same problem on my samsung 20.1'. It means your CFL inside the monitor is dying. It'll eventually die and you either have 2 options: (1) repair it and (2) use your warrenty.

 

[Croak3]

Thanks for the ...idea,

Monitor is undoubtedly out of warranty. E-bay purchase anyway.

CFL…um…compact florescent …?? Available? Are these costly? More likely that then power supply?

Regards, croak

Actually, did you mean CCFL? it looks like there allover for $10-$15.

 

[kaoken]

Yeah I meant CCFL. I don't recommend servicing it yourself if you don't know what your doing. If you must, there are guides out there that'll help you.