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Computer Monitor

Rockman
Rockman Posts: 620 Forumite
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Hi


The on/off button on my computer monitor is starting to stick and when I push the button in I have to work at it to get it out again. The rest of the computer is working fine so I just need to buy a new monitor. My question is can I buy any brand of monitor or must it be a Cube monitor to go with the Cube pc?


If I can go for any monitor can anyone recommend one? I do not use my pc for gaming or watching movies so I do not need high spec.


Thanks
Val :)

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  • spadoosh
    spadoosh Posts: 8,732 Forumite
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    Any monitor will do.

    You could try unscrewing your current monitor and having a clean around the button. Should just be a case of removing the casing and wiping down with a wet wipe, shouldnt have to mess about with any wires.
  • tronator
    tronator Posts: 2,859 Forumite
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    Just leave your monitor switched on. If they don't receive a signal, they go into power save mode which uses virtually no power. If you still want to switch it off, get yourself one of those master/slave extension leads which switch off all "slave" sockets when the master socket doesn't draw any power.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?field-keywords=master+slave+extension+lead
  • fred246
    fred246 Posts: 3,620 Forumite
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    You have to watch you get the right connection of course. VGA,DVI or HDMI.
  • Cycrow
    Cycrow Posts: 2,639 Forumite
    The right connection shouldn't matter that much

    Most monitors have multiple different connections, and so do most graphics cards

    And even if they don't have the same, it's easy to convert between them.
  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,845 Forumite
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    Power the monitor off at the mains, and squirt a small amount of WD40 round the edges of the on/off button on the monitor.
    Press the button in and out until you get bored.
    Make some coffee or tea. Drink it.
    Press the button in and out again until you get bored, again.
    Dry off all round the button with a tissue or some kitchen roll.
    Leave at least overnight in the hope that most of the liquids will have evaporated.
    If it works, congratulate yourself on having saved £lots!
  • jbainbridge
    jbainbridge Posts: 2,027 Forumite
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    Stop using the power button! Easy.
  • Rockman
    Rockman Posts: 620 Forumite
    Sometimes the simplest solutions are staring you right in the face...
    Thanks everyone
    Val :)
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