This Is Driving Me Insane!

DarkATiDarkATi Revelation 22:17 Join Date: 2003-06-20 Member: 17532Members, Reinforced - Shadow
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My monitor is making a high-pitched squealing noise, it just started a few days a go and I had no clue what was making the noise but now I know, since when I turn it off, it stops.

What should I do? Why is my monitor squealing like that, it's relatively new, about two years old. Gaaaaah! Driving me craaaaazy!!!

~ DarkATi
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  • Mr_JeburtOMr_JeburtO Join Date: 2003-08-29 Member: 20340Members
    hit it with a hammer till it stops <!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • InfinitumInfinitum Anime Encyclopedia Join Date: 2002-08-08 Member: 1111Members, Constellation
    ahahahaha welcome to my world

    Turn it off and on a few times. That'll fix it. Degauss as well..

    Nothing really you can do about it.

    Except hit it..
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  • RPG_JssmfulhudRPG_Jssmfulhud Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4006Members
    Yes, you can. Buy an LCD. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • RustySpoonRustySpoon Join Date: 2003-07-10 Member: 18069Members
    Yea I got that too. It mysteriously started after I reformatted,
    but mine only squeaks whenever I switch to something like 800x600 or 640x480 like when playing diablo 2 or something like that.

    It isn't that bad. Just switch on some music, and you'll forger about it in no time.
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  • enf0rcerenf0rcer intrigued... Join Date: 2003-03-16 Member: 14584Members
    so i guess it's not actually bad for the monitor? I've had this a few times too. Just turning it off and on again solves it but i wasn't sure if that was healthy. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • PithlitPithlit Join Date: 2003-05-07 Member: 16120Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    I had this problem, too with my old monitor, and i even called the hotline, what to do about it ^^, so yeay, i can provide you some info:

    So, the problem you experience is that youll hear the electrons ^^ one of the magnet conductors inside you monitor has broken and somehow the coherent ray inside the particle gun (now idea of the technical enlish words) is a little of. For you to get a clear view, there is some sort of <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> (disk with hole in it) between the first and second magnet.
    You brokenthe first one, this causes the lighly higher volatege to teh gun to remain the outgoing ray as strong as before and you ehr the astry electrons hitting the small metal disk.
    After this is broke, the tech department said, teh remaining lifetime of the monitor is approx 5 yearsm, spo you should be fine ^^

    i hope this helps
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  • DarkATiDarkATi Revelation 22:17 Join Date: 2003-06-20 Member: 17532Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    *turns on 80's metal... begins mapping...*

    Squeal? What squeal? <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    ~ DarkATi
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  • Vash_Fourty_Five_LcVash_Fourty_Five_Lc Join Date: 2003-06-01 Member: 16913Members
    The squeal of YOUR MONITOR EXPLODING!!!!!111111oneoneeleven69.

    Well, its good that Pithlit pointed out what it is, I'll keep this in mind as my monitor is reaching 3 years old soon...
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  • GeminosityGeminosity :3 Join Date: 2003-09-08 Member: 20667Members
    take the hampster out and it should be nice and quiet again =3
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  • GrayDuckGrayDuck Join Date: 2003-05-08 Member: 16134Members, Constellation
    It will never go away, only tease you with temporary silence... I speak from experience. Luckily my monitor was still under warrenty and they replaced it right away.

    You need a new monitor.
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  • NuubNuub Join Date: 2004-01-05 Member: 25059Members
    I had a weird noise once too, I used ducttape on the power cable in the back and it stopped. Theres NOTHING you cant do with a piece of ducttape.
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  • raz0rraz0r Join Date: 2003-07-24 Member: 18395Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-DarkATi+Sep 15 2004, 07:56 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (DarkATi @ Sep 15 2004, 07:56 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> *turns on 80's metal... begins mapping...*

    Squeal? What squeal? <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    ~ DarkATi <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    80s Metal FTW!

    Even if my moniter WAS making noises, i'd NEVER hear them, i've ALWAYS got 80s metal playing <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • BlackPlagueBlackPlague Join Date: 2004-02-02 Member: 25990Banned
    stick magnets on the monitor! YAY! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • TOmekkiTOmekki Join Date: 2003-11-25 Member: 23524Members
    edited September 2004
    listen to Nightwish and Stratovarius for some real kicks (and the win).

    but umm yeah buy a new monitor before it starts flickering or something, or the little rodent jumps out =D
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  • GrillkohleGrillkohle Join Date: 2003-12-23 Member: 24695Members, Constellation
    Play around with the Hertz rate.
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  • DarkATiDarkATi Revelation 22:17 Join Date: 2003-06-20 Member: 17532Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    AH! Silence! It stopped! Even with Motley Crue playing I still could hear it, but now, oh sweet silence, sweeet silence!!

    ~ DarkATi
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  • SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
    Format C:
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  • BaconTheoryBaconTheory Join Date: 2003-09-06 Member: 20615Members
    There just so happens to be a article in the most recent PCWorld mag about this. To fix it, change your monitor refresh rate to 72 Hertz or above. Also, give it a good whack on the side (seriously).
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  • That_Annoying_KidThat_Annoying_Kid Sire of Titles Join Date: 2003-03-01 Member: 14175Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-DarkATi+Sep 15 2004, 09:56 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (DarkATi @ Sep 15 2004, 09:56 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> *turns on 80's metal... begins mapping...*

    Squeal? What squeal? <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    ~ DarkATi <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    hafhafhafhaf that was a good one
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  • AlcapwnAlcapwn &quot;War is the science of destruction&quot; - John Abbot Join Date: 2003-06-21 Member: 17590Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-DarkATi+Sep 15 2004, 11:49 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (DarkATi @ Sep 15 2004, 11:49 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> My monitor is making a high-pitched squealing noise, it just started a few days a go and I had no clue what was making the noise but now I know, since when I turn it off, it stops.

    What should I do? Why is my monitor squealing like that, it's relatively new, about two years old. Gaaaaah! Driving me craaaaazy!!!

    ~ DarkATi <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    ha ha!

    You my freind have a **** up monitor! The picture tube is shot.

    Happened to my t.v., so im sure thats what it was (unless you have a lcd or something).

    Sounded like a car trying to start-get a new monitor.
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  • Cold_NiTeCold_NiTe Join Date: 2003-09-15 Member: 20875Members
    Yeah I had to replace my old one because the squeal that my monitor produced sent my cats into tantrums. One of them just sort of went limp when hearing it, the other started making a racket. Not to mention me, I'm surprised I didn't go deaf from a sound many octaves too high and too loud for its own good. If this starts up again, which it probably will, a new monitor might be your only option. 'Cept I dunno why it is happening to yours since it is only 2 years old. Mine was nearly 5.
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