[ale] OT: Question regarding whining monitors (for you EEs out there)

[Geoffrey]

Michael Trausch wrote:
> On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 07:33:11 -0500, Geoffrey <esoteric at 3times25.net> wrote:
> 
>>I wouldn't take anything to CompUSA, for repairs, but I understand your
>>issue if that's all you've got to work with.  These days, not many folks
>>repair monitors, and I doubt CompUSA will have anyone on hand to give
>>you a reasonable solution (outside of replacement).  Most of these type
>>of folks know little (if anything) about electronics.  Then know how to
>>swap cards out, install software and the like.
>>
> 
> 
> There are plenty of people that *know how* to take care of monitors.

Sure, but not at CompUSA I assure you.

> They're just not willing to do it.  I know I, for one, won't work on
> any monitors anymore without a very good reason.  Honestly:  they're
> cheaper to replace then repair.  What I would charge to fix it, you
> could buy a new one and wire it up.

Agreed.

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Until later, Geoffrey