How to Degauss a Computer Monitor

Simply turn the monitor off and turn it back on., Look for a button labeled DEGAUSS., Bring up the on-screen menu, locate the degauss option (the ohm icon), and select it.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Simply turn the monitor off and turn it back on.

    Most modern monitors degauss themselves automatically each time they are powered on.

    When the monitor is turned on, you should hear a distinctive "dwoing" sound.

    If you hear no sound when you turn the unit on, it may not degauss itself automatically.

    If that is the case, proceed to the next step. , This may be combined on an EXIT button.

    Otherwise, locate the menu button on the front of the monitor. , You should now hear the degaussing noise, and the screen will probably display a brief burst of color.
  2. Step 2: Look for a button labeled DEGAUSS.

  3. Step 3: Bring up the on-screen menu

  4. Step 4: locate the degauss option (the ohm icon)

  5. Step 5: and select it.

Detailed Guide

Most modern monitors degauss themselves automatically each time they are powered on.

When the monitor is turned on, you should hear a distinctive "dwoing" sound.

If you hear no sound when you turn the unit on, it may not degauss itself automatically.

If that is the case, proceed to the next step. , This may be combined on an EXIT button.

Otherwise, locate the menu button on the front of the monitor. , You should now hear the degaussing noise, and the screen will probably display a brief burst of color.

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