monitor cable is stuffed

Flash · 8th March 2004, 9:21 AM

i got a 15 inch sony monitor which its cable is loose.

I need to get it replace, i called up some monitor repair shops and they are asking for 55 bucks plus just to replace it.

could i just pull out a monitor cable from an old monitor and atttach it to it?

commando · 8th March 2004, 10:42 AM

Hmm I dont see why not, but remember : dont mess around with monitor internals*, they are dangerous

*if you dont know what you're doing!

FragieSpice · 8th March 2004, 11:22 AM

Yes opening up a monitor and 'playing around' is extremely dangerous because there can be a build up of charge within the monitor even if it has been turned off for days.....

http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/whol...tml#MONFAQ_031

don't even bother unless you know what you are doing and know how to discharge it first.

Flash · 9th March 2004, 6:59 PM

ok, better not open it then

how about cutting the monitor cable and re solder a new cable onto the old?

Brodieman · 10th March 2004, 9:32 AM

Seriously, no.

Get it professionally repaired or buy a new monitor, every other option is dangerous.

Flash · 10th March 2004, 10:05 AM

thanks for the replies guys

probably get it done professionally.

CD · 10th March 2004, 10:27 AM

cheaper just to buy a 2nd hand 15"...instead of repairing

Flash · 11th March 2004, 9:59 AM

thats what i was thinking

we'll see what happens

8th March 2004, 9:21 AM	#1
Flash Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 126	monitor cable is stuffed i got a 15 inch sony monitor which its cable is loose. I need to get it replace, i called up some monitor repair shops and they are asking for 55 bucks plus just to replace it. could i just pull out a monitor cable from an old monitor and atttach it to it?

8th March 2004, 10:42 AM	#2
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8th March 2004, 11:22 AM	#3
FragieSpice Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shit Moderation Posts: 3,092	Yes opening up a monitor and 'playing around' is extremely dangerous because there can be a build up of charge within the monitor even if it has been turned off for days..... http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/whol...tml#MONFAQ_031 don't even bother unless you know what you are doing and know how to discharge it first. __________________ Reason for Deletion: Shit Moderation Last edited by FragieSpice; 8th March 2004 at 11:47 AM.

9th March 2004, 6:59 PM	#4
Flash Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 126	ok, better not open it then how about cutting the monitor cable and re solder a new cable onto the old?

10th March 2004, 9:32 AM	#5
Brodieman Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: End-World Posts: 4,004	Seriously, no. Get it professionally repaired or buy a new monitor, every other option is dangerous.

10th March 2004, 10:05 AM	#6
Flash Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 126	thanks for the replies guys probably get it done professionally.

10th March 2004, 10:27 AM	#7
CD Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Clayfield, Brisbane Posts: 1,967	cheaper just to buy a 2nd hand 15"...instead of repairing

11th March 2004, 9:59 AM	#8
Flash Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 126	thats what i was thinking we'll see what happens