[Tfug] LCD monitor failures

[Andrew Ayre]

Not sure of the answer, sorry :( But I was curious if Worldcare is 
currently selling any LCD monitors with a native resolution higher than 
800x600?

Andy

Bexley Hall wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I've got a bunch of LCD panels (monitors) to test.
> for WorldCare.
> 
>>From time to time, I notice "dark areas" in the
> display.  Not "black", just "reduced brightness".
> 
> I belive these are areas where the glass has been
> deformed (due to mishandling by user).  Can anyone
> confirm this?
> 
> If so, are there any remedies for the problem?
> 
> Currently, monitors that otherwise work but exhibit
> these "gray spots" are set aside for in-house use
> (e.g., to replace CRT's used at the various test
> stations).  This, at least, gives them a reprieve
> from the recycling bin.
> 
> In some cases, I steal parts from these units to
> repair other units that don't have this problem
> (but may, for example, have a bad inverter, etc.)
> 
> Since I personally don't use an LCD monitor (I dislike
> the quality of their video), do these sorts of problems
> come up *normally* in their use?  Or, is it just an
> issue of "mishandling" (i.e., should I instruct the
> folks who handle these to be more aware of the forces
> they put on the display surface -- I've finally managed
> to get them to stop *taping* notes onto the glass!)?
> 
> Thanks!
> --don


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Andy
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