# Can my monitor be saved? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [July 26, 2004, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-my-monitor-be-saved/256922 "2004-07-26T12:25:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sassafras](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a87d85/32.png) [@Sassafras](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassafras)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2004, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-my-monitor-be-saved/256922/1 "2004-07-26T12:25:09Z")
Last week, my computer display stated fading to black while I was using it. I adjusted the gamma and applied the new settings, and it was ok for a bit, and then started fading to black again. I reinstalled the display adapter, checked all the cords, and reset the monitor, but still fading. I did a monitor check ( I unplugged it from the tower and turned it on.) , the colors on the unplugged monitor faded to black as well. Is this a simple fix or do I need to get a new monitor? This one came with the system and it’s only a year and a half old- darn it! Any help would be greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Achilles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dc4da7/32.png) [@Achilles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Achilles)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2004, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-my-monitor-be-saved/256922/2 "2004-07-26T12:51:47Z")
If it was still fading when it was disconnected from the PC, it sounds like it’s fucked. YMMV. ---
**Author:** ![Hail\_Ants](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/dc4da7/32.png) [@Hail\_Ants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hail_Ants)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-my-monitor-be-saved/256922/3 "2004-07-27T00:07:05Z")
Just a little perspective… About 3 and a half years ago a bought a brand new 19" Sony Trinitron flat screen CRT. I paid $500 (w/o s&h). That same one today costs $89. :mad: