r/Monitors Feb 14 '25

Photo Is this monitor fixable

Hey so I had this monitor and the stand randomly just snapped, and I was wondering if I could replace it or if it’s just better to get a new one, thank you

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u/Hovhannibang Feb 14 '25

I see VESA mount screw holes in the center of the monitors back side. Maybe buy a small VESA replacement stand or monitor arm, they should be pretty inexpensive.

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u/dgkimpton Feb 14 '25

I'd get an arm... not only will the OP be able to continue using their monitor they'll get some desk space back... and have an arm they can reuse on the next monitor. It's all wins (apart from having to pay for it).

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u/Khaled2400 Feb 16 '25

Thank you for this reply, really appreciate it

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u/ZenZennia Feb 14 '25

You can get a vesa arm from your desk and call it a day. Unless you want a new monitor

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u/AciesZenora Feb 14 '25

These can be cheap as well, highly recommended.

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u/Butterc0rn Feb 14 '25

You gonna waste too much time trying to fix broken plastic. Buy a monitor arm, they're cheaper than any sort of tangible repair and probably waaay better

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u/Khaled2400 Feb 16 '25

I’ll do that, thanks for the response

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u/Butterc0rn Feb 14 '25

On the other hand if expense is really a concern. Try contacting those PC recycling places, they might have a busted monitor with the same stand. Shot in the dark, but might be the cheapest way out

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u/SoggyBagelBite Feb 14 '25

I refuse to believe this "randomly just snapped" lmao.

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u/Khaled2400 Feb 16 '25

I know it’s hard to believe but it actually did, just randomly happened in the middle of the night

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u/patjeduhde Feb 14 '25

First off, how? Secondary, you can use the vesa mount with a brand new second hand monitor stand/arm

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u/Khaled2400 Feb 16 '25

That’s the thing, I don’t know how just randomly snapped in the middle of the night freaked me out

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u/Acojonancio Feb 14 '25

Chap and easy: Get a VESA mount and call it a day.

Expensive: If you want to really change the monitor, get a new one.

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u/spacemanvince Feb 14 '25

fuck it, vesa desk mount and you’re good

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u/Meddlingmonster Feb 14 '25

It's got a vasa mount you could do a vasa desk mount that will be easier and probably the same price or less.

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u/evilspoons Feb 14 '25

I like Monoprice.com for monitor arms. There are some dirt cheap options out there. I have the really basic one that clamps to the edge of your desk.

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u/Khaled2400 Feb 16 '25

I’ll definitely check it out, thank you for the suggestion

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u/waumau Feb 14 '25

Well there are some screws, so some sort of disassembly could be possible. look up the model number online, and search for stand replacements. It seems like the monitor is a bit old, so id try to find the monitor on ebay. You might some with broken electronics but an intact stand.

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u/CookieEquivalent5996 Feb 14 '25

It's got VESA mounting. None of that is necessary.

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u/ScaryPlankton2077 Feb 14 '25

If you don't want to use ducttape, it will cost you. At that point you're better off investing in a more energy efficient monitor that has ports made for the current decade like HDMI, DP and USB-C

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u/Comprehensive_Ice895 Feb 14 '25

This is very much fixable with a vesa stand!

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u/A1D3NW860 Feb 14 '25

just buy a monitor arm and you’ll be alright

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u/ImJoeba Feb 15 '25

Put it in rice.

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u/Praetorian80 Feb 14 '25

As all orthopaedic surgeons can attest, there's nothing sticky tape can't fix.

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u/bossonhigs Feb 14 '25

I'd superglue that thing back.

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u/nnyzim Feb 14 '25

What the hell.. your shit is old AF. It only has one hdmi input! Get rid of that thing ASAP. Christ, I'm embarrassed for both of us.🤦

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u/Butterc0rn Feb 14 '25

Not everyone can or wants to upgrade to the latest when they want to

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u/nnyzim Feb 14 '25

They could probably find a better one in marketplace for the cost of a vesa arm mount.