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PC Screen Going White

choille
choille Posts: 9,710 Forumite
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Hi All,

My PC screen has started to go white today, when I switch it off & on.

I'm worried that my computer is on the blink & I may lose all my stuff.

Could it be the screen that's on the way out? I have had the Pc for 5 years.

Thanks beforehand - would appreciate some advice.
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  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    TFT or CRT monitor?

    ie; is it a flatscreen?
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  • Taffybiker
    Taffybiker Posts: 927 Forumite
    I am not sure what the problem is, but I would advise backing up everything you need while you still have the opportunity.
    Try saying "I have under-a-pound in my wallet" and listen to people react!
  • choille
    choille Posts: 9,710 Forumite
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    Hi Strider it is indeed a flatscreen - ViewSonic.

    Thanks Taffybiker - I think I really should get everything onto disc as it would cause major problems.
  • Taffybiker
    Taffybiker Posts: 927 Forumite
    I did a bit of googling (is that even a word?:D) and it looks like the problem is the monitor, not the computer. So your data is safe, but I'd still back it up anyway.
    Try saying "I have under-a-pound in my wallet" and listen to people react!
  • choille
    choille Posts: 9,710 Forumite
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    Thanks for that - I am slightly relieved that it is only the monitor - It looks as if it is bleeding when I first put it on & off - like it's quickly going down the tubes.
  • daily_2
    daily_2 Posts: 309 Forumite
    Cable loose?
  • AdamMerry
    AdamMerry Posts: 92 Forumite
    White screen on a laptop means it needs a new screen and they is no fix for it.
    The fault is covered by warranty if it's still in warranty that is.
  • choille
    choille Posts: 9,710 Forumite
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    Hi Daily,
    I don't think any cables are loose.
  • choille
    choille Posts: 9,710 Forumite
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    Hi AdamMerry,

    It's a PC - a computer, not a lap top, although a flat screen
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Borrow another monitor and plug that in. If all is OK then the monitor is failing. If not then it could be the monitor cable or the graphics card.
    None of these faults will result in data loss-only hard disk failure can do that.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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