# Computer monitor problem **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [November 1, 2003, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-monitor-problem/210804 "2003-11-01T06:55:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![emolson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5fc32e/32.png) [@emolson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emolson)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2003, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-monitor-problem/210804/1 "2003-11-01T06:55:50Z")
I have a KDS 17" VS-7 17" multiscan monitor. When it gets thoroughly warm, it develops a nonlinearity in the horizontal drive (squished on the sides, bloated in the middle). I suspect it is a transistor or capacitor that I could replace. Does anybody know exactly what I need to do? If not, where can I find a schematic, or more specific repair info? ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2003, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-monitor-problem/210804/2 "2003-11-02T04:01:10Z")
Based on the form of your question, I suspect you are very much a novice at fixing advanced electronics. CRTs are dangerous things, even unplugged. They are most definitely not something you even want to take the cover off of, much less try to fix. The [monitor repair FAQ](http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/monfaq.htm) might give you some ideas, but I suggest you read Sam G.'s warnings and leave it alone. ---
**Author:** ![emolson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5fc32e/32.png) [@emolson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emolson)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2003, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-monitor-problem/210804/3 "2003-11-02T05:25:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ftg \* > \*\*Based on the form of your question, I suspect you are very much a novice at fixing advanced electronics. CRTs are dangerous things, even unplugged. They are most definitely not something you even want to take the cover off of, much less try to fix. > > The [monitor repair FAQ](http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/monfaq.htm) might give you some ideas, but I suggest you read Sam G.'s warnings and leave it alone. \*\* Well, I have no experience repairing PC-type stuff. With the aid of a good book, I have a lot of experience repairing modular Mac-type monitors (a transistor or two and some capacitors were the usual suspects). I have a healthy respect for the dangers present. Thanks for the link - I’ll check it out. ---
**Author:** ![emolson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5fc32e/32.png) [@emolson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emolson)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2003, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-monitor-problem/210804/4 "2003-11-02T05:30:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ftg \* > \*\*Based on the form of your question, I suspect you are very much a novice at fixing advanced electronics. CRTs are dangerous things, even unplugged. They are most definitely not something you even want to take the cover off of, much less try to fix. > > The [monitor repair FAQ](http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/monfaq.htm) might give you some ideas, but I suggest you read Sam G.'s warnings and leave it alone. \*\* Well, I have no experience repairing PC-type stuff. With the aid of a good book, I have a lot of experience repairing modular Mac-type monitors (a transistor or two and some capacitors were the usual suspects). I have a healthy respect for the dangers present. Thanks for the link - I’ll check it out. ---
**Author:** ![emolson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5fc32e/32.png) [@emolson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emolson)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2003, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-monitor-problem/210804/5 "2003-11-03T04:36:54Z")
the document type is .djv - what application do I use to open this?