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T200HD sound but no picture

Mar 30, 2009 10:02AM PDT

After turning the monitor on, the screen turns on momentarily as normal for a seemingly random time - on average a couple of seconds - then the screen suddenly goes blank. This is regardless of which mode the monitor is in, and if the monitor is in TV mode, the sound still works fine. It had been working fine for 6 months beforehand, and I haven't changed any connections etc in that time. Any ideas what could be the problem?

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T200HD sound but no picture
Mar 30, 2009 10:44AM PDT

DexyG,

Has the resolution changed?

You also might try updating your driver, even if "you think it probably doesn't need it". Often times, it's the little details that can fix a big problem.

Keep me posted.

--HDTech

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Re: T200HD sound but no picture
Mar 30, 2009 10:52AM PDT

No, nothing has changed. The screen just randomly started turning off a couple of times when I pushed the monitor back, but would start working again if I turned it off and on again. But a few days ago, after turning it on the screen would go blank as described, and turning if off and on again would make no difference.

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Re: T200HD sound but no picture
Mar 31, 2009 6:44AM PDT

DexyG,

Well, that just doesn't sound like normal operation. The monitor shouldn't be turning off for no reason. I suggest calling 800-SAMSUNG and having the unit serviced.

Keep me posted.

--HDTech