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    External monitor

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by CreX, Apr 28, 2008.

  1. CreX

    CreX Notebook Consultant

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    Hi! I've just bought a Samsung 19" TFT monitor.
    And for some reason I get a LOT of picture interferance when I move the mouse around or when I move a window. It's insane flicker!

    Someone got a clue how to solve this?
     
    CreX, Apr 28, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    What is your graphics card?Seems like driver problem.
     
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  3. CreX

    CreX Notebook Consultant

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    Did make som research. Seems to be grounding problem. The thing is. There is no ground in my apartment. Only in the kitchen.
     
    CreX, Apr 28, 2008
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  4. Rene S - Zepto

    Rene S - Zepto Company Representative

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    you can also solve this by using different mains plugs for the machine and the TFT monitor
     
    Rene S - Zepto, Apr 28, 2008
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Are both the computer and the monitor using 2-pin mains plugs? Or are they 3 pin plugs which meet in a socket which isn't grounded. Some current is then running round the earthing circuit between the two machines. If this is the case you need to disconnect the earthing for one. Alternatively, using different mains outlets might fix the problem or you may have to improvise an earthing system.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 29, 2008
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  6. CreX

    CreX Notebook Consultant

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    I'll try. Thanks ;)
     
    CreX, Apr 30, 2008
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    jompiz Newbie

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    Well, i have the same problem as you with my external monitor. But only when i have my computer ( not the monitor ) connected to ground. So if i connect my computer somewhere in the old parts of my house where there isnt any ground it just works perfect.

    sorry for my bad enlish

    /jompiz
     
    jompiz, May 6, 2008
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