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Old 01-20-2005, 07:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Shaky Monitor Questions

So here's my setup to help with the problem:

asus p4p800
p4 3.0 ghz 800mhz FSB
1 X 512MB Elixir pc3200
1 X 512MB Kingston pc3200
ATI RADEON 9600XT
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the problem goes like this: I bought this monitor from Newegg and ever since I've been using it the screen shakes from time to time. the sides particularly, they look like they're rippling all up and down. its not so bad in the center but about two inches on either side it has that ripple effect. I'm hoping this isn't some serious probably where I need a warantee it, but if it is, I guess I can live with that. If anyone knows what this problem is, help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance guys.
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Old 01-20-2005, 07:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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1. Do you have a fan anywhere near the monitor,

2. Do you have a TV or another monitor anywhere near the monitor,

3. Do you have speakers or any type of audio output device near the monitor,

4. NewEgg will take it back if you want a refund. It'll just cost a ton of shipping money.

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Old 01-20-2005, 07:27 PM   #3 (permalink)
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It's definately something that's near your monitor, that shouldn't be there. I used to have the same problem, but when I removed the speakers from the monitor, it stopped making those squiggly, wavy, warped patterns on the screen.
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Old 01-20-2005, 07:28 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Yep, first test (after removing obvious interfering devices) is to move it several feet from its current location. Ideally, rotated at least 90 degrees. Stay away from walls. If it still does it you probably have a defect. If it stops you're dealing with interference. The stuff laser mentioned, air conditioners, refrigerators, anything with magnetic characteristics. Large electric motors are very bad this way. Maybe on the other side of the wall?
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Old 01-20-2005, 07:34 PM   #5 (permalink)
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The set up is that the only thing electronic near my monitor is my case itself which is about 2ft to the right and on the floor (As compared to on top of my desk so that's probably not the problem) I have an alarm clock on top of a shelf over the monitor and a Printer on top of that shelf too. The only thought is that the printer is causing the problem seeing as how I don't see an alarm clocking causing those problems. does this sound like the possible problem?
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Old 01-20-2005, 07:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Maybe, try unplugging the printer first, see if the problem is fixed. If that doesn't work, try unplugging your clock too. If your monitor still has problems, try moving your pc further away from the monitor. If none of this works, then there's a problem with the monitor. Process of elimination.
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Old 01-21-2005, 01:42 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Move the monitor yet?
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Old 01-21-2005, 04:41 AM   #8 (permalink)
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My monitor is solid as a rock, that is until mrs. joe starts up her hair dryer in the next room. Then I get this weird little vibration. Check for something on the same circuit.
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Old 01-21-2005, 06:20 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Move the monitor yet?

as of now, I shut off the printer, and I did this last night. And it doesn't seem to be making the distortions, I'll have to keep testing with all the other people in this building up (I live in a dorm) Just to make sure its not something from next door.
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Old 01-21-2005, 06:34 AM   #10 (permalink)
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What kind of printer? How far away? Inkjets would have to be very close but a laser could be a couple feet away or more and be noticeable. Their motors and fuser assemblies really chew up current.

It's usually easier to move the monitor around as if it were a detection device, which is exactly what it is. That's assuming it isn't a 25" monster.
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Old 01-21-2005, 06:54 AM   #11 (permalink)
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At a dorm you could also have a large electrical line, junction box, transformer right in the wall. as said before try setting it up even on the floor plugged in somewhere different. And don't let it continue. I've seen electrical distortion permenantly ruin monitors.
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Old 01-21-2005, 09:04 AM   #12 (permalink)
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What kind of printer? How far away? Inkjets would have to be very close but a laser could be a couple feet away or more and be noticeable. Their motors and fuser assemblies really chew up current.

It's usually easier to move the monitor around as if it were a detection device, which is exactly what it is. That's assuming it isn't a 25" monster.

The monitor is a hp deskjet 3520 and its about 6 inches away from the monitor on a shelf above it. The monitor is a 19" i haven't really had problems since I shut the printer off so maybe that was the problem. i'll report back if it does start to act up again.
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Old 01-21-2005, 09:09 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Flick the printer on and off. Any effect and its end would be instantaneous.
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Old 01-22-2005, 02:26 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Looks like we have some tech support people in here.
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Old 01-22-2005, 02:37 PM   #15 (permalink)
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well i've been using the monitor without the printer on for a while now, and it doesn't seem to have the problem if the printer is off, so I guess its solved, thanks for all of your help guys.
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Old 01-24-2005, 10:57 PM   #16 (permalink)
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when i get an incoming call on my cellphone when it is close to my monitor it gets distorted about 1 sec befor it rings.

/food for thought
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Old 01-24-2005, 11:24 PM   #17 (permalink)
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when i get an incoming call on my cellphone when it is close to my monitor it gets distorted about 1 sec befor it rings.

/food for thought

that's interesting. it was the worst when i was on my cellphone. weird. thanks.
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Old 01-26-2005, 08:04 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Could also be a power problem - a dip in the power coult be causing it to distort. This might also be similar to the hair drier post.
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