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Hey all, I go to LAN parties every sunday, I've had my monitor for a while and I've been to two since I've had it
however, last weekend the settings on it totally changed, even the diagonal alignment or whatever, it's an f710b I think and I've installed the drivers for it. Any ideas?

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Slade

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A few targeted checks for an LG T710B that suddenly looks skewed after a LAN move. described the symptom as a diagonal alignment shift; that usually points to geometry/timing issues (horizontal/vertical position, pincushion/trapezoid, or a sync mismatch) rather than a driver install. As noted, returning the monitor to known defaults is a good first step, but the list below covers the things transport can upset and how to isolate them.

  • Use the monitor OSD (or the front-panel Auto button) to run Auto/Default and then manually check H-position, V-position, tracking and pincushion. Auto will often fix analogue VGA timing problems created by a bumped connector.
  • Verify the PC’s output: set a safe resolution and refresh rate supported by the monitor (standard practice on XP/Win2K era systems: Desktop -> Properties -> Settings -> Advanced -> Monitor). Wrong timings can stretch or skew the image.
  • Inspect and reseat the VGA cable and thumbscrews; look for bent pins or damage. Swap in a known-good cable or test the monitor on a different machine to determine whether the monitor or the video card/cable is at fault.
  • Degauss and keep speakers/magnets away. Large LAN speakers or magnets carried close to a CRT will distort geometry and colour; the built-in degauss or a power-cycle usually cures magnetisation effects.
  • If the image still misbehaves intermittently, the unit may need service. Do not open a CRT yourself — high voltages remain even when unplugged. If under warranty or the front-panel controls fail to restore normal geometry, contact LG/service.

These steps will separate cable/PC issues from monitor hardware faults and avoid unnecessary repairs.

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sorry, it's actually the t710b

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Reset them. If the monitor isn't working so you can, look for a reset switch somewhere on the case. Some have them, some don't.

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