If its older than 3yrs, then its showing its age. Repair would cost more than new in all likelyhood. Replace or repair, up to you. IMHO, move on to another...
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Before pitching it, I suggest, you remove cover with power-OFF. Blow out the dust build-up and inspect electronics, DO NOT TOUCH anything inside. Just observe and see if any electrincs look burnt or obivous damage and take it from there, if none, age again probably at fault, it will fail sooner or later entriely.
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Hi, my monitor just started shutting itself off but it does come back on by itself. It is old but still has a nice clear pic. I am running windows xp. Any info or advice would be appreciated. Thanks

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