Installing a new Monitor

[SKY]

Forgive my novice question:

I'm replacing my old HP 17" monitor with a new HP 22" model (which I pickup on Friday.)

Apart from matching the cabling, is there anything I should know before taking this on? I've never done this myself before and want to make sure I don't have any unexpected surprises.

Thanks in advance

[Anupam]

Installing the new monitor is not difficult, its very easy. Here are some links which will be helpful though.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2057350_inst...r-monitor.html

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3175_7-5020804-1.html

[MidnightCowboy]

When purchasing a new monitor it's a good idea to check that the default resolution it has is commonly supported. I have a new Samsung which won't run on my test machine although this is only three years old. This applies to two versions of Linux we tried in it as well. We "sort of" got Fedora to boot with it but my tech was scratching his head about a proper fix. In the end we didn't bother because I do have an older Samsung which works fine with it.

[SKY]

Originally Posted by MidnightCowboy

When purchasing a new monitor it's a good idea to check that the default resolution it has is commonly supported. I have a new Samsung which won't run on my test machine although this is only three years old. This applies to two versions of Linux we tried in it as well. We "sort of" got Fedora to boot with it but my tech was scratching his head about a proper fix. In the end we didn't bother because I do have an older Samsung which works fine with it.

Hi MC,

To quality my post: I didn't "purchase" the monitor per se - but redeemed reward points. On the up-side, I have the option of returning if not satisfied/or doesn't meet my needs.

[SKY]

Originally Posted by Anupam

Installing the new monitor is not difficult, its very easy. Here are some links which will be helpful though.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2057350_inst...r-monitor.html

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3175_7-5020804-1.html

I'll check these sites out....

Thanks again Anupam

[MidnightCowboy]

Originally Posted by SKY

Hi MC,

To quality my post: I didn't "purchase" the monitor per se - but redeemed reward points. On the up-side, I have the option of returning if not satisfied/or doesn't meet my needs.

Well, this is even better when you don't have to pay

Usually it's a simple matter of plug and pray (sorry play ). I sincerely hope you don't encounter any problems and we look forward to being viewed on it from Friday on. Cables are pretty much standard these days so there shouldn't be any connecting issues either.

[SKY]

Originally Posted by MidnightCowboy

Well, this is even better when you don't have to pay

Usually it's a simple matter of plug and pray (sorry play ). I sincerely hope you don't encounter any problems and we look forward to being viewed on it from Friday on. Cables are pretty much standard these days so there shouldn't be any connecting issues either.

I don't know why I was sweating it -- everything went well! ~~ literally plug & play

Now everyone looks so much Bigger (no offense )

[Anupam]

Glad to know it went well for you SKY .

[MidnightCowboy]

Originally Posted by Anupam

Glad to know it went well for you SKY .

Yes, welcome back!