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Monitor screen jumps

Asked by: gjryan

My computer keeps on jumping up and down, well not the whole unit just the screen. It is only happening when I am on the net, is it a hardware problem and I am in the right area or do I have a bug. If so how do I get rid of it and should I be asking this in the security expert section. Greg

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2004-12-14 at 06:25:28ID21241780
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Answers

 

by: MicrotechPosted on 2004-12-14 at 06:35:13ID: 12819510

try changing the refresh rate of the monitor if you have not already

 

by: Jupiler78Posted on 2004-12-14 at 06:42:16ID: 12819629

Hi gjryan,

or try to install the right drivers of the monitor

Jupiler78

 

by: PCBONEZPosted on 2004-12-14 at 06:45:17ID: 12819671

I know this will sound off-the-wall...

Try a different mouse.

PCBONEZ
.

 

by: Gaud-woPosted on 2004-12-14 at 08:57:38ID: 12821325

So, when you're in Windows there is no problem, but when you're surfing there is?

Does this happen the moment you open up an Internet Explorer window, or the moment you actually go to a site? Did you try unplugging your internet cable and start explorer?

Can you describe the "jumping up and down" - is it going up, hold a sec, down, hold a sec, up - or 'vibrating' in a rapid motion?

Does it stop when you go off the net?

Is it only the explorer window, or everything that's on the screen?

 

by: brucedeschachtPosted on 2004-12-14 at 09:13:26ID: 12821485

If it just happens on the net, it might be due to a site that causes that

 

by: seb_gibbsPosted on 2004-12-14 at 17:37:21ID: 12826077

Sounds like you are using a wireless modem (or router).  If so, just move the aerial away from the monitor.

 

by: AlanKingsleyPosted on 2004-12-14 at 21:36:12ID: 12826929

As seb_gibbs comments, you could be suffering from some form of interference.  For example, my CRT monitor goes absolutely crazy if it is too near another monitor, a set of unshielded speakers, a fluorescent desk light, etc.  As seb_gibbs comments, the interference is most likely caused by something only used when you go on the Internet.

Does the problem occur when you connect to the Internet without using Internet Explorer, eg when using Outlook or some other email program?  If the problem is only linked to your web browser then this post is on the wrong track completely - we need some more information to clarify your problem.

 

by: Gaud-woPosted on 2004-12-14 at 23:46:37ID: 12827379

Right, I recommended the same here a while ago, had a similar problem - my halogen light was too close to my monitor, causing electromagnetic interference (EMI), -> my screen flickered.

As AlanKingsley said, remove all non-shielded devices from proximity of your monitor.

 

by: Gaud-woPosted on 2004-12-14 at 23:51:17ID: 12827400

Oh, really watch out for computers in general and (strong) boxes.

My boss once told me an anecdote: We're active in the music sector, so sometimes we need PRO boxes. He once carried a gigantic one into the office, and every screen he passed by started to flicker.
Some while after that, he tried to pay in a shop, what failed - and after a minute of thought he realized that he wiped all the info off the magnetic strip on his credit cards (were in his breast pocket)...

EMI can kill quite some components, and cause varyous (seemingly unrelated) problems. Thats why 'decent' computer cases are EMI shielded now (or have that option).

 

by: gjryanPosted on 2004-12-16 at 14:12:12ID: 12845684

Not using wireless router although only recently had my system setup for broad band ADSL would this cause any problems didn't get the flickering on dialup. Nothing seems to close and it also seems to date only to happen when on the net.

 

by: AlanKingsleyPosted on 2004-12-16 at 18:00:27ID: 12847081

Where is your ADSL modem placed?  I do not know what sort of interference it could cause, but if it is near your monitor move it away and then retry connecting to the Internet.

 

by: Yorkie0362Posted on 2004-12-17 at 01:46:14ID: 12848819

It would help if you could describe the jumping.  Also just to rule out software, why not try Mozilla Firefox (free) http://www.mozilla.org if the problem still occurs when you use this then it is likely to be HW related

 

by: gjryanPosted on 2004-12-22 at 16:22:44ID: 12888916

I cleared the area of all things which might be unshielded and thus cause interference, including modem, problem seems to have stopped for now at least. Thankyou all Greg

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