small LCD monitor problem

d_b · Post by **d_b** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:38 pm

I have a synmaster 930B with a small problem. Seems that a few cat hairs have gotten behind the outer screen. its annoying to see a 3 inch cathair in the middle of the screen.

Any way to get these hairs out with out destroying the monitor?

thanks

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 10:43 pm

It should be impossible for anything to get behind the first layer. You sure it's not on the surface, or a scratch?

d_b · Post by **d_b** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 11:01 pm

Not sure if behind the first layer or second or what But there is a hair or two behind the screen. Guess I need to quit blowing them off. I've pulled serveral that were stuck halfway inside the outer edge.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:29 pm

Ah, yes NEVER use canned air. What you're doing is forcing the hairs into a crack in the bezel.

An LCD can have 2 or 3 layers. Many of the newer ones have an acrylic shield to protect the LCD, then there's the first soft plastic layer which is usually a polarizer (you can remove the polarizer on some LCDs and wear properly polarized glasses to keep people from casually seeing anything on your laptop while in public - some companies use this as a security feature on laptops), then maybe a 3rd layer.

How easy it is to get into it will vary depending on the model. Ideally you should see if you can find a service manual on the manufacturer's website so you can take it apart safely.