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Monitor power button issue,

Dec 10, 2010 2:52AM PST

Gateway VX760 CRT [Monitor] (15.7"vis, s/n MP05A50N04479, October 2005). The menu and menu option buttons on the monitor do not and have never worked which is tolerable.
Emachines T3624 PC with OEM Windows XP Home Edition build 2600 and SP3. 1GB RAM.


An image of the power button is at http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m349/fastfoodpics/button.jpg


I have been using this monitor for several years and this is the first time this has every occurred. Today after releasing the power button after turning the monitor on, the center of the button including the lighted blue power button symbol remained depressed while the out portion of the button remained out i.e. not depressed. The user manual does not mention this feature and I cannot find any info regarding this on neither the Gateway web site nor anywhere else on the WWW. This does not [appear] to change the operation of the monitor. The only power option selected is turn the monitor off when the power button is pushed.

Thank you

Charlie

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I have to guess what the question is here.
Dec 10, 2010 3:01AM PST

If it is to ask if you got a good number of years from the monitor then my answer is YES. Almost all this gear is a 5 year design so it made it.

Repairs run more than replacement so if repair is the question my answer is that it will run more than a replacement.

If the question is one of cost, then my answer is to find the FREECYCLE in your area and wait till someone gifts another display on the list.
Bob

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IMHO, look at...
Dec 10, 2010 5:34AM PST

Frankly, I wouldn't repair it if CRT. Cost is often a factor to abandon it until its replaced.

Since this is a CRT type monitor it shows as a dated design. Its been awhile in use and finally showing its age or wear&tear factor. Because, it is a CRT, replace. Robert, offers Freecycle, but the Goodwill or Sal. Army in your area may have used CRT's around for $10 or less. I have brought them for $3-5 or more if 19in, etc.. However, besides Craigslist in their "free" posting usually has freebies of CRT, more depending on your area. You may get lucky and get a darn good one for free. However, used LCD's are available too. These work just as well and used are cheaper than new but beware of abuse if possible if sold to you. This time of the yr. delas and sales are abound, so shop if you need to.

tada -----Willy Happy

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Dec 11, 2010 1:58AM PST

Thank you Robert and Willy, all good info. I will certainly keep these options in mind.

Sorry if I was not very clear, I've been rather medicated these days.

The symptom I was explaining appears to be an intended mechanical function of some kind but as I mentioned I have been using this monitor for several years and this is the first time that this has occurred well, at least that I noticed. I have been leaving the monitor turned on in this manner to see if there is any change in the otherwise satisfactory operation of the monitor but so far it works as usual.

The only problem I have ever noticed is the menu and menu option buttons on the monitor have never worked which I have learned has been a common manufacturing defect in this particular model. I have read of someone opening the monitor and soldering an unconnected wire to the menu button to fix the problem but I figure life is "shocking" enough as it is.

I purchased this monitor from a Red Cross online auction for 99 cents (the $36 s/h is where they got me) but still I figure a fair deal for both the Red Cross and myself

Charlie

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Check around...
Dec 12, 2010 11:46PM PST

If you decide to repair yourself, the OSD buttons section, its very possible. While, I can't review the breakdown, its been my experience that a module of sorts is present. The wired do-dad module is plugged-in by cable and screwed down. Find the noted loose wire or bad connections(touch solder them) and see if that works for ya. This modeule is separate from any HV sources, but care is still required, I leave it at your talent level to proceed or not. Since, you're an online auction bidder, the Goodwill does this too. But, try for a LCD type of monitor should you like. http://www.shopgoodwill.com I offer the link as other items are vailable too and of course let's exclude those other vendors out there should shop online but for new items. good luck

tada -----Willy Happy

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(NT) Thank you. Willy .
Dec 13, 2010 2:52AM PST