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http://www.walmart.com/ip/eMachines-EL1300G-02W-Desktop-LCD/11007926

• Turn off the monitor.
• Unplug the monitor cable from the computer.
• Unplug the monitor power cord from the wall outlet.
• ----- Wait 20 seconds. -----

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• Plug the monitor power cord back into the wall outlet but do not connect the monitor cable to the computer.
• What message/display shows on the monitor?
• If there is no message on the monitor, the monitor is defective.

• Are you using this system to contact me or are you on another computer?

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• Disconnect and reconnect both ends of the monitor cable.
• Turn off the monitor.
• Unplug the monitor power cord from the wall outlet.
• Unplug the power cord at the monitor.
• ----- Wait 20 minutes. -----
• Re-apply power.

• It sounds like the backlight (or the high-voltage inverter) of the monitor is failing.
• If you shine a bright light at the monitor you should be able to see the shadows of the image.
• The backlight is a special fluorescent bulb that wears out just like a regular light bulb.
• The high-voltage inverter that feeds the fluorescent bulb also wears out.

• Consider a new LED backlit monitor that doesn't have those light bulb/inverter problems.
• LEDs usually last 20 years before burning out because they are not light bulbs and use low voltages.

• If you want to repair it yourself you will have to disassemble the monitor and order the replacement bulb and the inverter.

• If it is still under warranty you can return it to the store.