Monitor Repair Cost-Benefit

[elitej13]

Today I finally bought a desk, I was ecstatic about not having to sit on the floor while my monitor sits in a chair to use my computer. While setting it up I foolishly set my monitor on the tower while adjusting some cables under the desk and to my dismay it tipped and cracked an entire corner of the screen. Now a good portion of the pixels are discolored and there are a few lines down the right side of the screen showing only cyan. It's an LG 29UB55-B 29 inch a 250USD monitor. My question is, assuming the warranty doesn't cover me being a fool, should I try to send it in to LG to get it repaired? How much would that cost if they had to replace the whole screen? It seems like it would be similar to the price of the monitor. I'm inclined to sell it for parts and go for a dual or triple monitor setup. Any advice or shared experience is appreciated.

 

[kittle]

Well it depends on how much they will charge. if its not under warranty, you will be paying shipping costs both ways plus the repair cost.
They will also probably keep it for several weeks.

So it becomes a question of how long can you live without your monitor? vs the price of repair vs the price of a new one.

 

[elitej13]

Well it depends on how much they will charge. if its not under warranty, you will be paying shipping costs both ways plus the repair cost.
They will also probably keep it for several weeks.

So it becomes a question of how long can you live without your monitor? vs the price of repair vs the price of a new one.

Right, so any idea how much it would cost to replace the entire screen on a 250 dollar monitor?

 

[mjslakeridge]

Sorry to hear about your monitor, but my guess is that the repair cost, including shipping would be close to what you could buy a replacement for. In today's disposable society, repairing most electronics is simply not worth it. I have replaced capacitors in the power supplies of several monitors/TVs to save an otherwise not working device, but the entire screen is another matter.

 

[elitej13]

Sorry to hear about your monitor, but my guess is that the repair cost, including shipping would be close to what you could buy a replacement for. In today's disposable society, repairing most electronics is simply not worth it. I have replaced capacitors in the power supplies of several monitors/TVs to save an otherwise not working device, but the entire screen is another matter.

Alright that was what I imagined, I just wanted to confirm with those with more experience than I. Thanks! Any suggestions on a nice single, double, or triple monitor setup for around 250? haha