Can't see images on the screen

[Tracey111]

I am having a problem with my screen......it is fading in and out until sometimes it is black and I can't see anything at all...Help!

 

[$teve]

hi tracey.............sounds like your monitor is going bad.........how long has this been happening? do you get any other problems/messages?

 

[Tracey111]

It has been going on for 3 days although today it is ok....it mainly happens when I have the desktop screen up........I'm not getting any messages or errors...do you think I need a new monitor?
Thanks, Tracey

 

[brianF]

Would really be best to try and borrow another monitor for a test rather than run out and buy one.

I suppose it could also be a video card or driver problem, etc.

Need to eliminate the monitor so trying a different one for a bit would test the monitor theory and not cost a fortune.