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Degause laptop monitor

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Akshay
Akshay Original post #1
Feb 16, 2006 at 8:33 PM
i use compaq presario widescreen laptop model. Is thr a way with which i can degause d display as done in desktop models... Only brightness controls hav been given
K
Feb 16, 2006 at 10:04 PM
Akshay said:
i use compaq presario widescreen laptop model. Is thr a way with which i can degause d display as done in desktop models... Only brightness controls hav been given

Degaussing is necessary only for CRT (cathode ray tube) based monitors and not LCD's (like what's used in your laptop). CRT's are affected by magnetic fields and the resulting colour imperfections can be corrected using the degauss option.

Cheers,
Keith
Akshay
Akshay #3
Feb 17, 2006 at 12:01 PM
But den wht is d solution for clearing d screen of magnetic/some odr effects in laptops? I had recently faced this prb wherein my screen had some effects on d left side (dont knw d cause)and I had no odr option but to restart the machine.
goobimama
Feb 17, 2006 at 11:40 PM
the discolouration is caused by a faulty LCD panel.
H
h_kunte #5
Feb 18, 2006 at 9:47 AM
How can u possibly have a magnetic build up in a liquid Crystal display screen????? The discoloration is due to the faulty panel....Its DEFINITELY not due to any stray magnetic fields....

HK