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Why does my LCD screen gets static when starting up?
Hello, lately my Dell 2007FWP Ultrasharp LCD displays this weird static at startup and gradually fades off the longer it's been on. It's most prominent when the screen is displaying high contrast objects (like white bios text on black background or a white window on a darker desktop background). The static looks like a pinkish noise that shows up in randomized horizontal lines. No, I'm not a noob. I haven't changed the setttings in a long time, graphics drivers are up to date, cable is firmly seated, screen is displaying at native resolution and refresh rate. As I'm typing this the static is gone, but parts of the screen looks clear wheras some parts appear to be a little fuzzy, almost like it's out of focus - If I were to guess I'd say it's like the monitor has trouble pulling crystals into alignment. I've been using this monitor for only 2 years, and it didn't come cheap. Should I be looking for a replacement now?
Public Comments
- no the Ultrasharp monitors aint cheap!! but they are the best around and yours is failing , i thought they had a three year warrenty? make them give you another
- Hmmm...
That is a good one.
Considering the fact it looks like static, I would venture a guess at some kind of EM Interference.
I would be willing to bet that it is the power inverter on it's way out the door. If it were to supply poorly regulated voltages, it could cause the issues you mentioned.
Especially if it is a poor solder joint or some other circuit issue, as the monitor warms up the circuits expand and make a better connection thus causing the issue to fade away.
There is no guarantee, but a replacement inverter could solve the issue and it is much cheaper than the alternative.
Ebay would be your best bet, or a local repair shop should be able to order the part for you if you are inclined to try the replacement on your own.
