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How hard would it be to replace a screen on an old monitor? - KarthXLR - 02-03-2013
I have an old 20" HP LCD monitor that I don't want to throw away, so I was wondering: is there a place you could buy a replacement screen for these kind of monitors, or is it more worth it just to buy a new monitor altogether? If I can't use it I may just end up throwing it away or selling it for scrap.
Re: How hard would it be to replace a screen on an old monitor? - Eightball - 02-03-2013
(02-03-2013, 02:15 PM)Karth link Wrote: 20" HP LCD monitor
Probably not worth trying to fix. I doubt it's user serviceable anyway, but let's wait for more informed input.
Re: How hard would it be to replace a screen on an old monitor? - HeK - 02-03-2013
Consumer repairs are generally not cost effective.
So, no. Not really.
Re: How hard would it be to replace a screen on an old monitor? - KarthXLR - 02-03-2013
(02-03-2013, 03:41 PM)HeK link Wrote: Consumer repairs are generally not cost effective.is it worth selling for scrap at all, or should I send this thing to the big trashcan in the sky?
So, no. Not really.
Re: How hard would it be to replace a screen on an old monitor? - Versus - 02-03-2013
lol
Re: How hard would it be to replace a screen on an old monitor? - CaffeinePowered - 02-03-2013
(02-03-2013, 06:37 PM)Karth link Wrote: [quote author=HeK link=topic=6756.msg261409#msg261409 date=1359924117]is it worth selling for scrap at all, or should I send this thing to the big trashcan in the sky?
Consumer repairs are generally not cost effective.
So, no. Not really.
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You take it to a center and recycle it
Re: How hard would it be to replace a screen on an old monitor? - HeK - 02-03-2013
I'm guessing it doesn't work?
Your initial post sounds like it's just an excess monitor. If that's the case, Craig's List or give to a friend?
Re: How hard would it be to replace a screen on an old monitor? - KarthXLR - 02-04-2013
(02-03-2013, 10:41 PM)HeK link Wrote: I'm guessing it doesn't work?Not only does it not work, the screen is completely cracked. I'll craigslist it, but if I don't get any bites I'll just hock it in the dumpster.
Your initial post sounds like it's just an excess monitor. If that's the case, Craig's List or give to a friend?
[spoiler]Or I could keep it and blow it up on a short film.[/spoiler]
Re: How hard would it be to replace a screen on an old monitor? - HeK - 02-04-2013
You can also extract the cathode backlight and have fun with that.
*Caution, cathode backlight system operates at a high voltage.