Sorry, it definitely sounds like something internal to the monitor; i.e., the CRT. Check to see if you have a warranty on it. If so, they might just replace it. It actually should last longer than 10 months. I thought I was the one that purchased all the defective items (LOL). Here's hoping you have a long stretch of good luck now.

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