If a screen saver is not used, how long will a monitor's display last without being damaged?
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It is exceedingly difficult to burn in a modern CRT; it can be done, but the image has to be on for a very long time.\n\nIt is easier to burn in an LCD panel or a plasma panel.\n\nRather than using a screen saver, use your power options to put the monitor into standby. That saves energy and reduces overall wear and tear on the monitor.
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The effects of sitting in front a PC monitor for prolonged time frames is pretty drawn out.  You can in effect stay in front of one for 24 hours, assuming you take breaks every few hours for at least 10  minutes to give your eyes a rest.\n\nI would reccomend no more than 12 hours per day in front of the monitor.  And if you do more, at least take a break every few hours for 10 minutes a time and focus on more 'lit' objects, to give your eyes a rest.  \n\nDoctors reccomend no more than 12, and that's a good thing to stick with.
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NEVER USE windex or water.  Windex will chemically react with the screen and melt it.  Water just streaks more and if your cloth is too wet, it will seep into the bottom of the lcd and fry it.  Go to any computer store (or eletronics store) and get an LCD Cleaning kit or LCD anti static wipes.  They cost around $10 and will last a long time.
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No. Don't have to worry since data isn't stored permanently. \n\nBut don't buy a monitor without seeing it plugged in first so you can see if all the pixels can be lit.\n\nCheck for coffee/drink/water stains at the top too. Some knuckleheads keep drinks or plants on the top of older/larger CRTs.\n\nGood luck.
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they will eventually -- every piece of electronics technology will die one day.\n\nBut youc an use your with confidence that it will work for 10+ years.  I still have a LCD monitor that is on 24h/day thats from 1998 - and it still works great.\n\nIf youa re concerned about burn-in (where an image is permanently burned into the lcd), don't worry about it -- it is not a problem with LCDs.
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Here are some ideas to look at:\n\nSoft cloth, anti-static cloth, water, specialized screen cleaner, microfiber cleaning cloths\n\nTechnique:\n\n1. Conventional wisdom is that you should only clean a screen with a damp cloth, as many screens have an anti-glare coating that you risk damaging if you use a harsh household cleaner. Even traditional window cleaners can damage some coatings and screens, especially on laptop computers. Always check your manual.\n\n2. Screen wipes are also available which are also great for the keyboard and general cleaning. Wipe your screen first, then the keyboard, mouse, and casing. Stop your computer from getting dirty in the first place by having them handy to wipe the grease off your fingers after eating junk food. \n\n3. If you are using just a damp cloth to wipe the screen, be sure to dry it off as well to prevent streaking.\n\n4. When cleaning the monitor casing use a soft cloth with your cleaning fluid. Always spray onto the cloth, not the equipment!\n\n5. Antistatic sprays and other specialty cleaning chemicals are very common, and are formulated so they will not cause damage to even the most sensitive screens. Their effectiveness is questioned by some, but others swear by them. The theory is that as the product cleans it leaves a neutral charge, whereas a positive or negative charge will attract dust. The effectiveness is likely more a result of environment, but considering the insignificant cost it is probably worth it.\n\nMy favorite is using a good microfiber cloth slightly damp on one side and polishing clean with the dry side, I really never use chemical.  The microfiber cloths are really great that way.
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It depends what exactly is broken. If the backlight is broken, it can be replaced, or if the power inverter is bust, that can be replaced too.\nIf the screen itself is cracked, you can only replace it...\nHeres a site that may help:\nhttp://www.screentekinc.com/\nCheck your video card is working correctly by hooking an external monitor first, as this may be the problem
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depends on how much you use your pc.. if you use your computer throughout the day, keep it on all day and turn it off at night.\n\nTry this-\nscreen saver on after 15 minutes of inactivity.\nstandby after 30 minutes of inactivity\nhard drive off after 45 minutes of inactivity
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1. Baby Wipes with the phone off, and several attempts may be needed.\n\n2.Another option is Staples' Lint-Free Wipes, which promise nonabrasive cleaning. Whichever method you use, your monitor should be turned off (better to see the dust and smudges you're trying to remove), and you shouldn't turn it on again until the screen is dry.\n\nFor LCD screens, steer clear of ammonia-based cleaners. Instead, use a soft cloth dampened with plain water. Just make sure the cloth isn't too wet, otherwise droplets could seep under the bezel and cause damage.\n\nMY NOTE: BE CAREFUL-CAUTION-WARNING\nAs you know electronics are not easy to fix, but very easy to break.
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Don't change your monitor due to this issue. You may leave your computer on "24/7" but your computer most likely doesn't leave your monitor on the entire time unless you're using it that much. If it is, you need to do something about it. Check your Monitor power settings (on the screensaver tab of your display properties) and set the monitor off timeout to something reasonable, like 20 minutes. If you don't use your system for that determined time period, your computer will signal your monitor to enter a low-power state in which it displays no image, therefore not burning any images in, nor wasting your power.
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Hi \n\nIsit a FLAT SCREEN monitor ?? If not then at the back of the monitor should be 2 knobs , try that  , if that dosent work , then its damage
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Everyone else here is right, the hard drive should be fine.  However, the screen is a loss, it is not worth replacing as a laptop display will run you $700 to $900 and for that, you can just buy a new laptop.  Also, someone suggested getting the extended warranty, the problem is extended warranties don't cover screen damage, no matter how it was caused, I know, Best Buy wouldn't fix mine and I ended up buying a new laptop.\n\nYes, you can transfer it to another computer, there are a number of utilities to do this but since it is a laptop drive you will need a USB 2.0 enclosure for it like this one, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817106093, this will allow you to connect the drive to any computer and take any information you need off of it.
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If you have to leave you laptop for a while a screen saver does two thing for you \n1: It prevent the screen from having a burn in image.\n2: If you set a password it will block others from accessing your files while you are away.Coffe break,ETC.
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Go to http://www.dowload.com and check out the screensaver section.\n\ngood Luck
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The part of your LCD monitor that wears out the fastest is the backlight. It looses brightness as it is used. Typically manufacturers will spec the screen to last a number of hours of operation. That time typically is measured to allow the backlight to reduce it's brightness by half.\n\nThe interesting part is that the screen while in standby mode does not have the backlight turned on. So it doesn;t matter for that most critical part of your monitor.\n\nLeaves the rest of the electronics. they are much less vulnerable to aging. A few of the dangers to them are e.g. peak currents (occur typically when turning on), migration of atoms in semiconductors (occurs when staying very hot for long time), ... so the balance there is to turn it off when it's not used for a long time, and leave it goign while not sued for a short time. Defining long and short is a guess but don't go to extremes. \n\nDesign of consumer hardware is done with in intended lifetime, so you might want to turn it really off as the power supply is one of the easy parts to overload a little bit and tune that lifetime. Standby leaves the power supply somewhat turned on as it needs power to detect if there is a signal.\n\nMy advise: turn off when letting it sit idle for a week or so\nLeave it on standby for shorter periods on disuse\nLet the computer turn off the display (go into standby) using the screen-saver when not used for more than let's say 30 minutes.\n\nThe times indicated are subjective and everybody will have their own preference.
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my laptop manufacturer recomends window cleaner and a lint free cloth.  that's what I use and it works without harm to the screen.
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Actually the lifespan is about equal and all depends on how well you care for your monitor and use it.  I've seen old white IBM monitors outlast LCDs strictly because they were kept dust free, not used very often, and in general just well kept.  On the flipside, I've seen CRTs go out within a year's time (personal experience) compared to the 5 years an LCD has lasted me thus far.  Again, it all goes to how much you use it and how well you care for it.\n\nLCDs are prone to damage, like any electronic device, if you misuse it.