my monitor screen picture wont stay on it keeps flashing on for a second do I need a new monitor?

mysunnysite

i have been having this promblem for ages now it sometimes stays on but more often than not it dosent

-Justin

mysunnysite,

 

Could you provide the monitor you are having an issue with so we can narrow down a solution for you? 

 

There are a couple things it could be, other than the monitor.

• Have you connected a different monitor to see if the issue persists?
• Have you tried a different video connection to see if the issue persists?

ZundapMan

There were a raft of different montiors that used a chipset which autosensed the existence of a signal and put the monitor to sleep when the signal was turned off.  That little "flashing blue light" indicator that says that power is available/the montor is standing by is typical of the circuit involved.  I've seen a number of these monitors "go bad" when that circuit begins to fail.  If turning it "all the way off" and letting it sit for a while, makes it more likely that you will be able to get a display on it, than if you just let it go dormant and then restart your computer, or if you are one of those people who just leaves everything turned on and lets it "go to sleep" try making sure all power is off long enough for the chips to cool all the way down (15 min to 30 min) and then try it.  If it works first try after doing that and then begins to fail, you may need a new monitor.

mysunnysite

Thank you for replying I tried everything you sugguested and nothing worked . I have now bought a new moniter and it works fine. I think the one I had was a bit old I had had it for years

mysunnysite

Thank you for replying. I tried what you suggested but to no avail. I have now bought a new monitor and it works just fine. I would have liked a Linux compatible one but will make do with Windows for now as I don't run a business and have Kaspersky free from Barclays Bank which seems to be quite secure.