Electronic parts in any monitor are sensitive to heat,
especially the capacitors and transistors. Excessive heat
will normally shorten their life. An older average 14-15"
monitor puts out about as much heat as a 90-100watt light
bulb. Newer monitors are less. Some flat panels heat up,
but they use different components that take the heat
better. Capacitors contain an oil based liquid. Heat will
help dry these out in time. Once that happenes, problems
begin and eventully cause the parts to fail or burn up
completly. If you put your hand on the top of the monitor
and the temperature is uncomfortably high, it's probably
too hot and needs more ventilation. If it's just warm,
you're probally ok. But generally the cooler the better.
Plaz
