My hp pavilion f1503 gets darker and then finally goes blank...COULD it be the monitor. I have no other computer to hook it up to and I have no other monitor to test on this computer. What do you think? well, if it's five years old, it most likely is the monitor. Especially if it fades with time.you can get a new lcd monitor on www.newegg.com for around $150. Maybe the RAM doesn't work. Try to use other RAM and check what will happen.Go with Michaewlewis' suggestion. The monitor is going south.

Alan <>< Sorry, wasnt sure how to reply. As you can see, I am really a novice. YES, the other topic was the same. Any ideas, as to why its WORKING? why it's not working, you mean? electronics don't last forever.... unless you have your computer protected by a BACKUP power supply (UPS) it probably won't last more than 5-8 years.No, why it is working? It has been on for over 2 hours and has not blacked out. can't say..... It's probably read this thread and saw all of the recommendations to replace it, and it just wants to avoid the dump. By the way, don't just throw it away. Recycle it. A lot of garbage companies will take it and recycle it for you, just call them. QUOTE from: randysilverio on May 13, 2008, 02:31:43 AM

Maybe the RAM doesn't work. Try to use other RAM and check what will happen.