Help - see this pix, is my video card gone or LCD gone?

[tigerb]

In the middle of the screen, sometimes is red/pink colours but now it's blue...it's not all the time but once every 1-2 days and it's kinda on/off (all started few days ago).....sorry about the pix quality (using my cam) lol.

Thanks.

[guns1inger]

First thing I would check is that the video cable is properly connected at both ends. If it is, change it out for a different cable, or borrow a second monitor. You have to start with basic trouble shooting to work out where the problem lies.

[gll99]

All things are possible. What about a loose conection. Have you gently tugged and pulled to see if the effect changes. Does anything happen if you give a gentle tap or squeeze (lightly) on the plastic case edge of the monitor? Is it on the vga or dvi connector? If both are available then try the other? Try disconnecting and reconnecting the video cable (with system off) at the monitor and video card or try another video cable.

[Bjs]

Check connections.

Second monitor for test of system to confirm system not at fault ... use the back of hand and gently rap the bezel at the bottom and top of screen where issue appears and see if it clears ... if this action works, the cable which runs around the lcd panel has a position where it is not properly connected and needs repair.

[tigerb]

Thanks guys for the suggestions...I replaced the video card and it's all good now!

Regards.