LCD Monitor Going Out?

[Guest]

My monitor now has lines on the screen and it is really bad with any darker colors. Do these have bulbs to replace? Do I just need a new monitor? I have had this one for 3 years. It is an Acer brand.

 

[AsAnAtheist]

Well the first question is are you the one who will replace the part?
If your not doing the labor part, than it's time to move on. Labor costs+parts could end up costing 1/2 to full price of a new monitor...

If you are doing the labor than:

Check the connections on your monitor...

It can be two things, the backlight or the invertor. You could replace the backlight first and hope for the best, I am basing this on the dark colors (colors looking faded I assume)...