
Troubleshooting
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1.2 Troubleshooting the Problem
This section provides flowcharts for troubleshooting different types of
monitor problems. The flowcharts make two assumptions:
• If FRUs were replaced, the correct procedures in Chapter 3 were
followed.
• Adjustment procedures were performed as necessary.
Problems may come from two sources—your host system or your monitor.
Types of Problems
The following flowcharts cover seven types of monitor problems:
If you have this problem . . .
See this section . . .
A blank screen, no video or raster
1.2.1
Incorrect color display problems
1.2.2
Purity problems
1.2.3
Misconvergence
1.2.4
Geometric distortion
1.2.5
Excess luminance
1.2.6
Bright area at left margin
1.2.7
NOTE
If you replace a video amplifier module, deflection module, or the
power supply, perform all the necessary adjustments (Chapter 2).