Monitor Trouble

Zaggy

<div class="IPBDescription">It gets very hot</div> Hello, I have the following problem:

I have a 17 inch CRT Monitor that becomes so hot after a few hours, that it does a better job than my heating (is that the right word?)

Any idea's to counter this?

except for buying a TFT flatscreen or NOT playing <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

eediot

Monitors are the hottest parts of your computer system.

Unless it's actually showing some symptons, i wouldn't worry.

You could, however, employ some cheap tactics, like keep your monitor out of confined spaces, chuck some fans at it, and keep it turned off when you're not using it.

Zaggy

Well, its not that the monitor isnt working probably, but it makes my room feel as hot as a sauna :s

Gay_Parrot_of_Doom

What is the wattage of the monitor (written on the label on the back, expressed in W)?

Also, make certain that the correct fuse is installed in the mains plug. You can work this out by dividing the power rating (in watts) by the voltage (in volts). Installing a fuse in the plug that is just slightly higher than the maximum amps it draws will help ensure that the monitor, and more importantly, the monitor cable, does not draw too much current.

If there isn't a power rating on the back, then there will most certainly be an amperage rating, perhaps a max of 1.5A.

Cereal_KillR

Does it smell anything? Any image distortions? Did it always do that? Can you compare the heat to a somilar screen?

I'm afraid heat problems often result from damage and can't be repaired at home...